US Immigration Raid on Hyundai-LG Factory
Analysis based on 7 articles · First reported Sep 06, 2025 · Last updated Sep 06, 2025
The immigration raid and subsequent arrests at the Hyundai Motor Company and LG Energy Solution joint venture factory could strain trade relations between South Korea and the United States, potentially impacting future investments and business operations. The incident creates uncertainty for South Korean companies operating in the U.S. and could lead to increased scrutiny of labor practices.
United States — United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement conducted a large-scale immigration raid on a Hyundai Motor Company and LG Energy Solution car battery factory in Georgia, arresting approximately 475 workers, including over 300 South Korean nationals. This operation, the largest single-site enforcement in United States — United States Department of Homeland Security history, is part of U.S. President Donald Trump's escalating crackdown on immigrants. South Korean President Lee Jae Myung ordered an all-out government response, with Foreign Affairs Minister Cho Hyun setting up a task force and considering a trip to Washington, D.C. The incident has caused deep concern in South Korea and risks exacerbating tensions between South Korea and the United States, particularly concerning a trade deal involving $350 billion in South Korean investment. Both Hyundai Motor Company and LG Energy Solution are investigating the situation, with LG Energy Solution suspending employee travel to the U.S.
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