S. Korea Slams US Raid as ‘Bewildering,’ Warns of Investment Chill
South Korea’s president blasts a massive US immigration raid at a Hyundai-LG plant as ‘bewildering,’ warning it could deter future investment.
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Seoul Sends Plane to Bring Home Korean Workers Detained in U.S. Raid
South Korea will fly a chartered plane to Atlanta to bring home hundreds of workers detained in a U.S. immigration raid, as officials negotiate re-entry and special work permits. ✈️🇰🇷🇺🇸
South Korea to Fly Home 300 Workers After US Raid
South Korea will fly home about 300 workers detained in the U.S. after a raid at a Georgia Hyundai plant, as visa fixes and trade talks heat up.
Georgia Hyundai Raid: Over 475 Immigrants Detained, Most from South Korea
In a major operation, U.S. authorities detained over 475 undocumented workers at a Hyundai battery plant in Georgia, mostly from South Korea, highlighting immigration and manufacturing tensions.
Asia News Wrap: South Korea to Ban Phones in Classrooms
South Korean schools will ban mobile phones in classrooms to boost focus and mental well-being. Discover how the ban works and why educators are all in.
South Korean President Lee Jae-myung’s First Official Visit to Japan
South Korean President Lee Jae-myung visited Japan to deepen bilateral ties with PM Shigeru Ishiba, focusing on security, hydrogen energy, AI cooperation, and expanding working holiday visas.
South Korea to Phase in Inter-Korean Agreements for Gradual Peace
South Korea’s President Lee Jae-myung orders phased implementation of existing inter-Korean agreements to build trust, reduce tensions, and pave the way for lasting peace.
Chinese Mainland Beats South Korea 79-71 to Reach FIBA Asia Cup Semis
The Chinese mainland stunned South Korea 79-71 to reach the FIBA Asia Cup semifinals for the first time in a decade, powered by Hu Jinqiu’s 23 points and Wang Junjie’s breakout performance.
South Korea’s Lee Jae-myung Heads to Tokyo for Summit with PM Ishiba
South Korean President Lee Jae-myung heads to Tokyo for talks with Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba on August 23-24, then flies to the U.S. for a summit with President Trump.
S. Korea Prosecutors Raid Party HQ After Ex-First Lady’s Arrest
South Korean prosecutors raided the People Power Party HQ in a probe of alleged election meddling after ex-first lady Kim Keon-hee’s arrest on corruption charges.