Wed, 10 Sep 2025

Wed, 10 Sep 2025 S Korea workers detained in US may see return home delayed

They were originally expected to leave the US at about 14:30 local time (18:30 GMT) on Wednesday.
Detained South Korean workers at Hyundai plant in Georgia may face delayed departure from US due to circumstances on the American side, says South Korean Foreign Ministry. Original departure time was set for 14:30 local time (18:30 GMT) on Wednesday, but talks are being held with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and South Korea's foreign minister Cho Hyun to ensure a smooth exit. 475 people were detained last week by US officials at the battery facility, including over 300 South Korean nationals, who allegedly worked illegally at the site.
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