New Delhi, Sept. 8 -- United States President Donald Trump has sought to reassure South Korea after a major immigration raid at a Hyundai Motor plant in Georgia, insisting that the incident would not harm diplomatic or economic ties between the two nations.

Taking to social media, Trump issued a pointed warning to foreign companies operating in the US:

"Please respect our Nation's Immigration Laws. Your investments are welcome, and we encourage you to LEGALLY bring your very smart people... What we ask in return is that you hire and train American workers."

Addressing reporters, Trump emphasised that the matter would not disrupt the longstanding partnership between Washington and Seoul, saying, "We have a strong relationship with South...