The South Korean companies' metaplant in Georgia was the target of a vast federal immigration raid on September 4, during which 475 people were detained.

Some 400 US agents took part in the immigration raid on the Hyundai facility, detaining hundreds of workers, many South Korean nationals.

“This is a great opportunity for us to make sure that all companies are reassured that when you come to the United States, you’ll know what the rules of the game are."