Overview

• Authorities said more than 300 of the detainees are South Korean nationals, with the total arrests at roughly 475.
• Homeland Security led the multi-agency operation with ICE, the FBI and support from the ATF after a months‑long investigation.
• Officials cited illegal entry, overstayed visas and unauthorized work as the basis for the enforcement action.
• Construction at the Hyundai–LG battery project in Ellabell, Georgia, has been paused following the sweep.
• Hyundai said none of those detained are its direct employees; LG reported 47 of its staff among those held, recalled travelers, and pledged cooperation as Seoul activated a crisis team and weighed talks in Washington.