Hundreds of South Koreans held in US custody set for release, as confirmed by Seoul officials

In a series of events, the United States has seen a significant immigration raid at a Hyundai-LG battery plant in Ellabell, Georgia, resulting in the arrest of numerous workers, most of whom were South Korean.

The raid, part of President Donald Trump's nationwide anti-migrant drive, was the largest single site raid implemented under his administration. Footage released by US authorities showed detained workers in handcuffs and with chains around their ankles being loaded onto an inmate transportation bus.

However, an official at a partner firm of LG Energy Solution, one of the companies affected by the raid, stated that the detained workers were not being handcuffed.

LG Energy Solution, a key player in South Korea's fourth-biggest economy, has been impacted by the raid. The company has suspended all business trips to the United States, except for client meetings, and instructed its employees already there to either return immediately or stay at their accommodations. A senior executive at LG Energy Solution flew to Georgia to address the situation.

The company confirmed that 47 of its employees were arrested, including 46 South Koreans and one Indonesian. About 250 of those arrested were believed to be employed by LG Energy Solution's contractor.

Hyundai, another South Korean conglomerate with significant operations in the US, stated that none of those arrested are its employees.

In a surprising turn of events, President Lee Jae Myung of South Korea met President Donald Trump last month at the White House in Washington D.C. for their first summit on August 25. During the meeting, President Lee pledged $350 billion in US investment, but no prior information about this pledge was provided in the paragraphs above.

The negotiations between Seoul and the United States to secure the release of the detained South Korean workers have been concluded. Kang Hoon-sik, chief of staff to President Lee Jae Myung, announced that only administrative procedures remain before the South Korean citizens can be repatriated. The detained workers will soon be freed and flown home.

Conditions at the detention center were reported to be poor, according to an official at a partner firm of LG Energy Solution. The immediate priority for LG Energy Solution's executive, Kim Ki-soo, is the swift release of the company's employees and those of its partner firms.

This incident serves as a stark reminder of the complexities and challenges that come with global business operations and immigration policies. As the situation continues to unfold, both South Korea and the United States are working towards a resolution that ensures the safety and well-being of all involved.

Hundreds of South Koreans held in US custody set for release, as confirmed by Seoul officials