Washington: U.S. authorities have arrested a South Korean national convicted of possessing material depicting minors in sexually explicit conduct, as announced by the White House in a recent statement. This arrest is part of a broader immigration enforcement initiative currently underway across the United States.

According to Yonhap News Agency, the White House disclosed that the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), which operates under the Department of Homeland Security, was responsible for the arrest. During a press briefing, Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt shared details about the arrest, highlighting the ongoing efforts to detain foreign nationals involved in criminal activities.

Leavitt specified that the arrest took place on January 28, 2025, in Atlanta, where ICE apprehended the South Korean citizen. The individual was previously convicted on nine counts related to the possession or control of material involving minors in explicit conduct. However, further details about the individual's identity were not provided during the briefing.