"South Korea's government has said it will launch an investigation into whether human rights violations were committed when hundreds of its citizens were detained in a US immigration raid. About 475 people, mostly South Korean nationals, were arrested at the construction site of an electric vehicle battery factory in the US state of Georgia on 4 September. The raid was the largest single-site operation conducted since the US president, Donald Trump, launched a sweeping immigration crackdown."
"Images of the workers chained and handcuffed shocked South Korea, prompting a stern rebuke from Seoul. After delicate diplomatic negotiations, the detained South Korean workers were released and flown back to Seoul. Some of the workers told local media about appalling conditions during their arrest, including allegations they were held without being informed of their rights. When asked about those allegations, the presidential office in Seoul said it was conducting a thorough review."
South Korea will investigate potential human rights violations after about 475 people, mostly South Korean nationals, were arrested in a US immigration raid. The arrests occurred at the construction site of an electric vehicle battery factory in Georgia on 4 September, in the largest single-site operation since President Trump's crackdown. Images of workers chained and handcuffed prompted a stern rebuke and diplomatic negotiations that led to the workers' release and return to Seoul. Some workers described appalling arrest conditions, alleging they were not informed of their rights and were mocked with remarks about North Korea and 'rocket man'. A comprehensive review is underway to check for shortcomings by authorities and involved companies.
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