S. Korea says 'bewildering' immigration raid could chill investment | News

SEOUL, Sept 11, 2025 (BSS/AFP) - South Korean President Lee Jae Myung said Thursday that a massive US immigration raid on a Hyundai-LG battery factory site was "bewildering" and could have a chilling effect on future investment. Seoul is expecting hundreds of workers detained during last week's raid in the US state of Georgia to be released from detention on Thursday and flown back to Seoul. President Lee blamed the raid on "cultural differences", saying that in South Korea, minor visa infractions by American nationals were not seen as "a serious issue". After the US detained hundreds of workers, South Korean companies "can't help but question whether setting up a plant in the US is worth the potential risks," he...