New york: President Donald Trump emphasized the enduring "great" relationship between the United States and South Korea, despite the recent detention of approximately 300 Koreans during an immigration raid in Georgia. Trump noted the importance of foreign expertise in sectors such as battery manufacturing and shipbuilding to help train American workers.

According to Yonhap News Agency, U.S. immigration authorities conducted a raid at an electric vehicle battery plant construction site, a joint venture between Hyundai Motor Group and LG Energy Solution in Bryan County. This operation led to the arrest of 475 individuals. Trump, addressing reporters after attending the U.S. Open men's tennis final, dismissed concerns that the raid could strain U.S.-Korea relations, highlighting a recently concluded trade deal with South Korea.

Trump acknowledged the necessity of allowing foreign professionals to enter the U.S. to train local workers. He stated that his administration would facilitate legal avenues for foreign businesses to bring skilled personnel to the country. He reiterated this sentiment on social media, urging foreign companies to respect U.S. immigration laws while encouraging them to train American workers.

In response to the raid's aftermath, Trump expressed support for the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) operation, labeling the detainees as "illegal aliens." ICE released a video of the raid, showing workers being detained, which sparked concern in South Korea about its potential impact on investment activities in the U.S.

The footage of the raid has drawn criticism and unease in South Korea, raising questions about its implications for South Korean businesses operating in the United States.