WSJ OP-ED: ICE Raid At Hyundai Georgia Battery Site Detained 300+ Koreans, Triggers Seoul Backlash

A WSJ editorial warns that a large ICE/HSI workplace raid at the Hyundai–LG battery construction site in Ellabell, Georgia led to the detention and repatriation of 300+ South Korean technicians, triggering diplomatic protests from Seoul and concerns about future U.S. investment. President Lee Jae Myung said firms may hesitate to send short‑term specialists if they face detention amid tight U.S. visa caps. The piece argues that strict enforcement without adequate temporary visa channels can stall projects and carry economic and diplomatic costs.