South Koreans Released in Georgia Following Hyundai Immigration Operation
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Sep 11 2025
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Source: WSJ
Detention and Release: Over 300 South Koreans were released after being detained for nearly a week during an immigration raid at a Hyundai Motor battery plant construction site in Georgia.
Return to South Korea: The released individuals left a detention center in Folkston, Georgia, and were transported to Atlanta's Hartsfield-Jackson Airport to board a chartered Korean Air flight back to South Korea.
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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.
