Flagship carrier Korean Air says plane could depart for Atlanta, Georgia, as soon as Wednesday.
Published On 9 Sep 2025
Korean Air plans to operate a charter flight to Atlanta on Wednesday to repatriate around 300 South Korean workers detained during an immigration raid at a Hyundai-LG battery plant in Georgia, where about 475 individuals were arrested. The South Korean government is seeking assurances from US officials regarding the treatment of these workers amidst escalating tensions over immigration enforcement under President Trump.
