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Nearly 300 South Korean workers detained at Georgia’s Hyundai–LG EV battery plant are slated for release after the largest federal workplace immigration raid in U.S. history—“Operation Low Voltage”—sparked international tension and a race to reform visa policy. Flag of the Republic of Korea (South Korea) What Happened? On September 4, 2025, U.S. federal agencies stormed the sprawling Hyundai–LG battery plant near Savannah, Georgia, detaining around 475 individuals in a thunderous display of immigration enforcement muscle. More than 300 of those detained were South Korean nationals, many employed by subcontractors supporting the plant’s rapid construction—not Hyundai or LG itself. For a plant once touted as a shining symbol of “clean energy” investment, the optics quickly shifted from “green jobs” to “orange jumpsuits.” Behind the Headlines: Why Is South Korea So Alarmed? South Korea called the raid an “unexpected breach” and immediately set its diplomats sprinting to Washington. Seoul ...

🌍✨ A brand-new week brings a wave of big stories shaping politics, markets, and culture around the globe. From high-stakes showdowns in Europe to drama on the NFL field, today’s headlines are packed with change, energy, and a few surprises you won’t want to miss. Global & Political Highlights Source: Wladyslaw (Taxiarchos228), CC BY 3.0   France in Political Turmoil French Prime Minister François Bayrou is facing a vote of no-confidence in the National Assembly amid backlash over his €44 billion austerity plan. Opposition parties have lined up against him, deeming President Macron "a defeated president." If Bayrou falls, Macron may have to appoint another PM or call a snap election. Widespread protests and cost-of-living protests are mounting. The Guardian Illuminated Woljeonggyo Bridge at  blue hour , in  Gyeongju ,  South Korea . Source: Basile Morin South Korea–U.S. Tensions: Hyundai Worker Detentions South Korea’s foreign minister is negotiating the return o...