A chartered plane departed South Korea for the U.S. to repatriate over 300 South Korean workers detained in a Georgia immigration raid. The raid, the largest of its kind, targeted a Hyundai battery plant under construction. Following negotiations, the U.S. agreed to release the workers, who are expected back in South Korea Thursday. The incident caused significant diplomatic tension between the U.S. and South Korea, highlighting concerns about visa systems for skilled workers and potential retaliatory measures. South Korea seeks improved visa processes to prevent future occurrences.

Prepared by Rachel Morgan and reviewed by editorial team.