"South Korea has suggested that problems with United States visas for Korean workers must be resolved before a mooted $350bn investment package can move forward. Foreign Minister Cho Hyun said on Friday that Seoul would work with Washington to address the concerns. Following a high-profile raid by US authorities on a plant in the state of Georgia, South Korea has increased efforts to persuade Washington to resolve disputes over visas and tariffs,"
"Earlier this month, more than 300 employees at a battery plant under construction in Georgia were detained in an immigration sweep, before being released and sent home. The incident prompted calls from companies for a new visa category to make it easier for skilled Korean workers to help set up new factories and train US workers. South Korean President Lee Jae Myung called the raid bewildering and warned it could deter future investment."
South Korea said visa difficulties for Korean workers must be addressed before a proposed $350bn investment package proceeds. Seoul will work with Washington to resolve concerns over visas and tariffs. A US immigration raid at a battery plant in Georgia detained more than 300 employees, who were later released and repatriated, prompting calls for a new visa category for skilled Korean workers to set up factories and train US staff. President Lee Jae Myung called the raid bewildering and warned it could deter investment. Trade Minister Yeo Han-koo raised visa restrictions and other obstacles in Washington. Negotiations continue after an earlier informal agreement reduced planned US tariffs from 25% to 15%.
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