Korea, US to form task force on visa issues after Georgia factory raid

Korea and the United States are moving to establish a bilateral working group to address structural issues in the U.S. visa system to potentially allow more flexible authorization for Korean workers. The move comes after immigration authorities detained more than 300 Korean workers at the Hyundai Motor-LG Energy Solution battery plant during a raid in the U.S. state of Georgia earlier this month. Diplomats say the working group should be launched before the United Nations General Assembly convenes on Sept. 23 to demonstrate the allies’ commitment and prevent further erosion of trust. According to officials, the two governments are discussing the working group’s structure and initial agenda, based on a draft proposal shared between Seoul and Washington. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the U.S. Embassy in Seoul are serving as the main channels of communication. Foreign Minister Cho Hyun said the body will be led by director-level officials, emphasizing that its purpose is to facilitate practical consultations rather than political declarations. The first item on the agenda is expectWeiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei Korea Times Weiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei Korea Times