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White House Apologizes for Controversial Hyundai Immigration Raid

11/21/2025

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The White House apologized to Hyundai CEO José Muñoz for a significant immigration raid in Georgia that detained over 300 South Korean workers.
Muñoz reported that both the White House and Georgia's governor expressed concern, with the governor stating the raid was outside state jurisdiction.
The raid, which involved shackling workers, caused outrage in South Korea and delayed the opening of Hyundai's battery plant.
Muñoz indicated the raid stemmed from a false report of illegal immigrants.
Despite these tensions, the US and South Korea finalized a trade deal in October 2023.

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The White House apologized to Hyundai CEO José Muñoz for a significant immigration raid in Georgia that detained over 300 South Korean workers.
Muñoz reported that both the White House and Georgia's governor expressed concern, with the governor stating the raid was outside state jurisdiction.
The raid, which involved shackling workers, caused outrage in South Korea and delayed the opening of Hyundai's battery plant.
Muñoz indicated the raid stemmed from a false report of illegal immigrants.
Despite these tensions, the US and South Korea finalized a trade deal in October 2023.