Trump Defies Criticism: Foreign Workers "Welcome" Amid South Korean Arrests

Breaking News: Trump Insists Foreign Workers Are Welcome Amid South Korean Arrests US President Donald Trump has issued a statement on his Truth Social platform, saying foreign workers sent to the United States are welcome, just days after hundreds of South Koreans were arrested at a work site in Georgia. The arrests occurred on February 2nd at an electric vehicle battery factory operated by Hyundai-LG in the south-eastern state. About 475 people, mostly South Korean nationals, were taken into custody for allegedly violating US immigration laws. Trump's statement comes as the incident has caused widespread alarm in South Korea, with many questioning the treatment of their citizens abroad. The President wrote: "I don't want to frighten off or disincentivize investment... I want them to bring their people of expertise for a period of time to teach and train our people how to make these very unique and complex products." The incident has sparked an immediate response from the South Korean government, with officials expressing concern over the treatment of their citizens. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Seoul has issued a statement urging the US authorities to investigate the matter. The arrests are part of a broader trend of increased scrutiny on foreign workers in the United States. In recent years, there have been growing concerns over labor exploitation and mistreatment of migrant workers. As the situation unfolds, it remains to be seen how this incident will impact international relations between the two countries. The US and South Korea have a long-standing trade agreement and cooperate closely on various issues, including security and economic matters. The Hyundai-LG factory in Georgia is one of several major projects in the United States involving South Korean companies. The incident has raised questions about the working conditions and treatment of foreign workers in these projects. In response to Trump's statement, a spokesperson for the US Department of Homeland Security said that the agency would continue to enforce immigration laws "without fear or favor." *This story is developing. Information compiled from Theguardian reporting.*