The majority of those detained where here under a B1/B2 visa, which
means they are allowed to work, but have restrictions on earning an income.
The South Koreans where here legally to assist in teaching American workers the ins and outs of the plant. Once their training is complete, they would go back to South Korean where they would be paid.
They were respecting the laws. This was all sorted out between
Hyundai-LG Electric and the US government a long time before the plant was even close to being finished.
The number is actually closer to 8,000 US jobs. The plant was on track
to open next year, but now that this has happened there is speculation that the plant opening will be delayed and in an extreme case, will not open at all.
South Korea is the biggest foreign direct investor in the US and the
sixth biggest trading partner overall...at least they were. That will most likely change.
Sounds GREAT, doesn't it?
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