South Korean President Urges US to Fix Visa System Amid Worker Detentions
South Korea repatriated over 300 detained workers after a US immigration raid at a Georgia battery plant, amid ongoing talks to improve visa policies for skilled Korean workers.
- South Korean President Lee blamed the US visa raid on cultural differences, saying minor visa infractions were not seen as serious issues in South Korea.
- Lee urged the US to fix its visa system to allow South Korean companies to send skilled workers for temporary projects, which could impact future investment decisions.
- The US government defended the raid, with President Trump calling for foreign companies to hire Americans, while offering to make it easier to bring in foreign workers legally.
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