Trump says foreign workers are welcome after mass arrest of South Koreans
President Donald Trump has sought to reassure foreign investors and workers after hundreds of South Koreans were arrested during an immigration raid in Georgia earlier this month. The US leader insisted that skilled workers from abroad are “welcome” in the country, stressing that he does not want to discourage international companies from investing.
Writing on his Truth Social platform, Trump said foreign specialists are needed to “teach and train” American workers in producing advanced technologies such as electric batteries, semiconductors, and complex machinery. “We welcome them, we welcome their employees, and we are willing to proudly say we will learn from them,” he wrote.
The controversy began on 4 September, when Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents detained nearly 475 workers, mostly South Korean nationals, at the construction site of a Hyundai-LG battery factory in Georgia. Authorities claimed many had overstayed visas or lacked the proper permits to perform manual labor.
Although Washington decided against deportation, images of chained and handcuffed workers sparked outrage in South Korea. The government in Seoul repatriated the employees and condemned the incident as “bewildering,” warning it could deter future investment.
Trump’s comments appeared aimed at easing tensions with South Korea, a key economic and security partner. However, labor unions in Seoul have called for an official apology from the White House.
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