URGENT: South Koreans Released from Atlanta Custody, Deportation Imminent

BREAKING NEWS: South Koreans Released from Atlanta Custody, Deportation Imminent More than 300 South Korean workers detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents at an electric vehicle battery plant in Bryan County, Georgia are being released from custody. The group is expected to be deported back to South Korea on a chartered flight. The workers were arrested last week for allegedly working illegally while constructing the South Korean-invested plant. ICE agents handcuffed and chained the wrists, waists, and ankles of skilled technicians in a shocking display that has sparked outrage in South Korea. South Korean President Lee Jae-Myung warned at a press conference that this incident could "significantly impact future direct investment in the US." The detention threatened to become an obstacle to South Korea's contribution to President Trump's plans to revive American manufacturing. The workers were detained on September 4, and their release comes as a surprise. It is unclear what led to the sudden decision to release them from custody. Sources indicate that deportation proceedings are still underway, and the group will be sent back to South Korea on a charter flight. This development marks a significant shift in the situation, but it remains to be seen how this will affect future relations between the US and South Korea. The incident has sparked widespread concern about the treatment of foreign workers in the US. THIS IS A DEVELOPING STORY We will continue to provide updates as more information becomes available. *This is a developing story. Updates will be provided as more information becomes available. Based on reporting from Npr.*