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Georgia Governor’s Electric Mobility Dream for Georgia Tested After South Koreans Detained in Raid
More than 300 South Korean workers detained at a Georgia battery plant for visa violations face delayed repatriation amid tensions affecting $26 billion in planned U.S. investments.
- On September 7, 2025, over 300 South Korean workers were detained in a large immigration raid at a Hyundai battery plant in Georgia, USA.
- The raid followed increased immigration enforcement coordinated by Georgia's Department of Public Safety and ICE amid Governor Kemp's alignment with President Trump's policies.
- Hyundai has continued investing $26 billion across multiple US states, including Georgia, where projects promise more than 25,000 jobs and $2.1 billion in state and local incentives.
- Kemp stated that Georgia is committed to upholding all applicable immigration regulations at both the state and federal levels, while also rejecting claims that taxpayer funds are being used to support jobs for detainees.
- The raid raises questions about balancing strict immigration enforcement with attracting foreign investment as Hyundai's continued expansion faces potential reputational risks.
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