Published on, Sept. 5 -- September 5, 2025 1:08 PM

US authorities carried out a major raid at Hyundai Motor's Georgia production site, detaining up to 450 people labeled as "unlawful aliens." The operation involved immigration officials and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives.

The large-scale raid took place at a joint venture facility operated by Hyundai Motor and LG Energy Solution. Reports indicated that several South Korean nationals were among those taken into custody during the enforcement action.

Officials confirmed that the raid was part of an ongoing immigration and labor-related investigation. However, Hyundai Motor representatives did not immediately provide a response, while LG Energy Solution chose not ...