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The massive raid snatched up Korean nationals who were visiting the Hyundai plant on business travel.

The massive immigration raid at the Hyundai plant in Georgia detained hundreds of workers, including a significant number of South Korean nationals, some of whom were reportedly visiting on business travel.

South Korea Responds to ICE Raid on Hyundai Plant in Georgia - Newsweek

South Korea Responds to ICE Raid on Hyundai Plant in Georgia - Newsweek

Source: newsweek.com

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Verified September 5, 2025
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What the Evidence Shows

Multiple reputable sources confirm that U.S. Immigration authorities conducted one of the largest workplace raids in recent history at a Hyundai-related facility in Georgia, detaining approximately 450 to 475 people. The majority of those detained were South Korean nationals. Several sources specifically mention that among those detained were Korean nationals visiting the plant on business travel, including employees from other South Korean companies.thedailybeast.comthedailybeast.comICE Arrests Almost 500 People at Hyundai Plant in Georgiareddit.comreddit.comr/electricvehicles on Reddit: Over 30 Koreans on business trips arrested in ICE...

The raid targeted a Hyundai-LG joint electric vehicle battery plant construction site in Georgia.

The number of detainees ranges from about 450 to 475 according to different reports.

Most detainees were Korean nationals, with some confirmed to be on business trips rather than regular employment.

The incident has drawn diplomatic concern from South Korea due to the detention of their nationals.

While the core claim that Korean nationals visiting on business travel were detained is supported by credible sources (notably The Daily Beast citing the Wall Street Journal and Reddit community reports), the exact number of such visitors is less clear but suggested to be over 30.reddit.comreddit.comr/electricvehicles on Reddit: Over 30 Koreans on business trips arrested in ICE... The overall context is an immigration enforcement action targeting workers at the plant, not exclusively visitors, which is an important nuance.

Therefore, the statement is mostly true but should be understood within the broader context that the raid included both employees and some visiting Korean nationals on business travel.

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Hundreds of South Korean nationals detained at Georgia Hyundai plant

nbcnewyork.com
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Massive immigration raid at Hyundai megaplant in Georgia leads to 475 arrests....

cnn.com
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ICE Arrests Almost 500 People at Hyundai Plant in Georgia

thedailybeast.com
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