South Korea's Repatriation Flight Delayed Amid US Negotiations

South Korea has announced that a charter flight scheduled to depart from the U.S. on Wednesday to repatriate workers detained during a surprise immigration raid on a Hyundai Motor plant in Georgia will not be able to leave as planned. The original departure plan has been delayed due to circumstances on the U.S. side, with no further details provided. This announcement comes amidst ongoing negotiations between the U.S. and South Korea regarding the repatriation of the detained workers.

Approximately 300 South Korean workers were detained during the raid. The South Korean government had chartered a flight with Korean Air to bring these workers back home. The detained workers were originally scheduled to be transported to Atlanta's airport to board the flight, which was set to depart at 2:30 p.m. on Wednesday.

South Korean officials are currently in discussions with their U.S. counterparts to expedite the repatriation process. The negotiations are focused on ensuring the fair treatment and protection of the workers' rights during their return. The U.S. has also been addressing concerns from the South Korean government regarding the treatment of its citizens and the impact of the raid on bilateral relations.

The South Korean government has expressed its gratitude for the U.S. efforts to repatriate its citizens and has been cooperating closely with U.S. authorities to ensure a smooth and safe return for the workers. The South Korean Foreign Ministry has stated that it will continue to monitor the situation and provide support to the detained workers until their safe return to South Korea.

The U.S. has assured South Korea that it will take all necessary measures to ensure the safe and dignified return of the detained workers and that it will work to prevent similar incidents from occurring in the future. The negotiations between the two countries are ongoing, with both sides committed to resolving the issue as quickly and efficiently as possible.