"US Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau on Sunday expressed regret over the recent detention of hundreds of South Korean workers in Georgia. Landau, in Seoul for a Korea-US vice foreign ministerial meeting, said that the 316 South Koreans who returned home Friday on a chartered jet after being detained in Georgia will face no disadvantage when re-entering the US, according to South Korea's foreign ministry."
"Images of detained workers being lined up and restrained sparked public outcry in South Korea, as the workers had been dispatched to help get the plant up and running. Landau acknowledged the significant role Korean companies play in revitalizing US manufacturing. Both countries discussed accelerating working-level consultations to ensure work visas are issued appropriately in recognition of Korean workers' contributions."
US Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau expressed regret over the detention of hundreds of South Korean workers in Georgia. 316 South Koreans returned home on a chartered jet and will face no disadvantage when re-entering the United States. US immigration authorities carried out a raid on a Hyundai Motor Co.- LG Energy Solution Ltd. battery plant under construction in Georgia. Images of detained workers being lined up and restrained sparked public outcry in South Korea. The US and South Korea discussed accelerating working-level consultations to ensure appropriate issuance of work visas and to recognize Korean workers' contributions. Visa quota disparities under the US-Korea FTA remain a major source of frustration for Seoul.
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