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Korean Firms Revise US Travel Plans Amid Visa Crisis

9/9/2025

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  • Korean firms are adjusting US business travel plans following a raid in Georgia that detained over 300 workers.
  • SK Group Chairman Chey Tae-won proposed an E-4 visa program for 15,000 Korean professionals to work in the US.
  • Visa challenges have forced many Korean companies to use short-term B-1 visas or ESTA permits.
  • Last year, the US State Department rejected 27.8% of B-1 visa applications, complicating access for workers.
  • Companies request the Korean government prioritize visa reforms in discussions with the US for investment stability.