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300 South Koreans detained at Hyundai plant in US to be released, says Seoul

Footage of raid by US immigration officials showed detained workers in handcuffs and with chains around their ankles

The Guardian - US · Sep 7, 2025

Will Hyundai Raid Spark a Diplomatic Rift Between US and South Korea?

Nearly 500 workers were detained in a massive ICE raid at Hyundai's Georgia battery plant, including over 300 South Koreans. As Seoul pushes for their release, questions loom over whether the crackdown will spark a diplomatic rift between the US and South Korea.

International Business Times UK · Sep 7, 2025

South Korean workers detained in a US immigration raid in Georgia will be released

South Korea announced the deal on Sunday. The raid is part of a criminal investigation targeting a major economic project of a key US ally.

Euronews · Sep 7, 2025

Seoul Says Over 300 South Koreans Detained In US To Be Released

Seoul said Sunday that negotiations with the United States to secure the release of South Korean workers detained in an immigration raid have been "concluded" and they would soon be freed and flown home.

International Business Times · Sep 7, 2025

‘When the World Cup Starts’—Mauricio Pochettino Makes Bold Claim After Latest USMNT Loss

The USMNT fell 2–0 to South Korea on Saturday in Harrison, New Jersey.

Sports Illustrated · Sep 7, 2025

Trump To Attend APEC Summit In South Korea, Eyes Xi Jinping Meeting Amid Trade Tensions: Report

President Donald Trump is preparing to travel to South Korea in late October for the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit, a trip that could set the stage for crucial meetings with Chinese President Xi Jinping and possibly North Korean leader Kim Jong Un.

Benzinga · Sep 7, 2025

Son Heung-min Causes More Panic for Pochettino: Takeaways From USMNT 0–2 South Korea

Pochettino's record with the U.S. men's national team dropped to 10-0-7.

Sports Illustrated · Sep 6, 2025

USMNT’s listless defeat to South Korea causes alarm bells again as World Cup looms

Mauricio Pochettino must factor yet another loss into his evaluation of the US player pool after another disappointing outing, this time a 2-0 defeat

The Guardian - US · Sep 6, 2025

USMNT Player Ratings vs. South Korea: Pochettino Suffers Seventh Loss in 17 Games in 2–0 Defeat

Son Heung-min was the best player on the pitch with two goal involvements in the first half.

Sports Illustrated · Sep 6, 2025

Trump calls U.S. the ‘best place to do business’ — then raids South Korea’s Hyundai plant and hauls off its workers

The mass immigration sweeps seemingly depend on who owns the company.

We Got This Covered · Sep 6, 2025