Over 300 South Korean workers detained in a massive immigration raid at a Hyundai plant in Georgia will be released and repatriated, the South Korean government announced. Negotiations between South Korea and the U.S. secured their release, with a chartered plane planned for their return once administrative steps are complete. The raid, part of a broader U.S. deportation agenda, involved hundreds of federal agents and sparked concern in South Korea due to the countries' strong alliance and recent economic agreements. While some detainees entered illegally, others had expired visas or violated work restrictions. South Korea aims to review U.S. visa systems following the incident.

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