A large-scale inspection operation conducted at the Hyundai car manufacturing plant in the USA caused widespread public discussion. According to the official information of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of South Korea, more than 300 South Korean citizens were detained during this raid. This situation caused discussion, attracting the attention of the country's diplomatic departments and international observers.
According to information released by the US Department of Homeland Security, a total of 475 foreign citizens were detained during the investigations. Most of them were people who came from South Korea. This operation was noted as one of the largest raids against foreign labor migrants in the last 20 years.
According to CNN, Hyundai representatives emphasized that these individuals are not official or direct employees of the company. They indicated that they might have been recruited through subcontracting organizations working under contracts with the company.
"Hyundai strictly adheres to the current legislation and legal procedures in all countries where it operates worldwide. "Our hiring processes are carried out in accordance with the requirements of full verification and official documentation," the company said in an official statement.
The South Korean government expressed its official response to the situation, stating that it "with serious concern and regret" accepted that mainly Korean citizens were targeted during the US operation. Seoul officials are asking for comments on how human rights were ensured in this process, how fair treatment was shown to detained citizens, and how their legal interests were protected.
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