Seoul Reports Delay in Return of South Korean Detainees from Georgia
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Sep 10 2025
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Source: WSJ
Delay in Release: The release of South Koreans detained after an immigration raid in Georgia is postponed due to "circumstances on the U.S. side," according to Seoul's Foreign Ministry.
Expected Departure: South Korean officials had anticipated that around 300 detainees, who were working at a Hyundai Motor electric-vehicle battery factory under construction near Savannah, would depart on Wednesday afternoon Eastern time.
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Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
