Overview

• Agents executed the operation at construction areas for a new Hyundai–LG battery plant in Ellabell, while adjacent EV production continued.
• Authorities said many of those detained are South Korean nationals, including individuals on short-term visas that do not authorize work.
• Detainees were transported to the Folkston processing center as South Korea filed a formal protest and consular teams, including Mexico’s, provided assistance.
• Hyundai and LG said they are cooperating with investigators, and Hyundai said it understands none of the detainees are its direct employees.
• Officials said the investigation remains active with no public indictments announced, with ICE/HSI joined by ATF, FBI, DEA and the Georgia State Patrol.