In a surprising turn of events, the final group of South Korean workers detained by ICE earlier this month boarded a South Korean government charter and flew back home. The raid, which targeted a major electric vehicle battery plant in Georgia, triggered protests online and urgent diplomatic discussions in Washington. 🚨✈️
Migrant workers at the plant said they were stunned when ICE officers arrived without warning. "I never thought I'd be in handcuffs for something I didn't do," one worker told reporters, asking to remain anonymous. 😟
Both U.S. and South Korean authorities moved quickly to smooth things over. High-level meetings focused on improving visa processes and preventing similar situations in the future. Having clear rules and fair treatment, they agreed, is essential for keeping global industries running smoothly.
For the workers, returning to Seoul brings relief—and stories they won't soon forget. As the EV industry charges ahead, this incident is a potent reminder that global mobility and workers’ rights must go hand in hand. 🌎🔋
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