A U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement raid at a Hyundai battery plant in Georgia detained 475 workers, mostly South Korean engineers and technicians. South Korea's foreign minister is traveling to the U.S. to secure their release. The raid, the largest workplace raid by Homeland Security, has caused outrage in South Korea, with concerns about future investments and the treatment of skilled workers. While some believe the workers violated visa rules, others argue their specialized skills were necessary for the plant's operation and that similar practices have been common with other foreign companies. The incident highlights tensions between U.S. immigration policy and the needs of foreign companies.

Prepared by Christopher Adams and reviewed by editorial team.