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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.
