South Korea says Trump offered to let detained Hyundai workers stay and train Americans

Published September 11, 2025 11:53am ET



President Donald Trump offered to let detained South Korean nationals working at a Hyundai factory in Georgia stay in the United States and train American workers, Seoul officials said on Thursday, as the Korean workers were ultimately on their way back to their native country.

Over 300 Koreans were released from detention on Thursday as part of the repatriation process. They are scheduled to arrive in South Korea on Friday.

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