S.Korea rights probe begins after 300 workers detained in US. Image credit: ATF Atlanta/ZUMA/IMAGO
(The Post News) – South Korea rights probe has been launched after hundreds of Korean workers faced detention in the United States. The investigation comes in response to growing concerns that human rights may have been violated during the arrest of factory employees in Georgia.
More than 300 South Korean nationals were taken into custody by US immigration officers. Although they were later released and returned home, the sudden crackdown has left many questions about whether proper procedures were followed.
S.Korea Rights Probe Follows US Immigration Raid
The detention occurred during a large-scale immigration raid at a Hyundai supplier factory in Georgia. According to US authorities, nearly 475 employees were arrested, with the majority being South Korean nationals. Officials claimed that visa issues and unauthorized work activities led to the detentions.
However, the scale of the arrests has triggered criticism in Seoul. Many argue that the aggressive action may damage South Korea’s willingness to invest in the United States. As a result, the South Korean rights probe will carefully examine whether the treatment of these workers respected international standards.
S.Korea Rights Probe Sparks Political and Public Outcry
The incident has already fueled outrage across South Korea. Trade unions have called for accountability, demanding that Washington address the impact of the raid. The timing is particularly sensitive, since Seoul had recently committed to expanding investments in the US to avoid tariffs.
Moreover, South Korean leaders fear that such actions could discourage businesses from establishing stronger economic ties. By launching the S.Korea rights probe, officials aim to ensure that workers’ rights are safeguarded and that future cooperation between both countries is not undermined.
While US leaders attempted to reassure investors, the controversy continues to highlight the fragile balance between economic relations and immigration enforcement. The S.Korea rights probe will remain central to discussions on how foreign workers are treated in America.
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