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South Korean workers who were released after days of detention in Georgia return home
NY Post ^ | 9/12/25 | Associated Press

Posted on 09/12/2025 7:09:30 AM PDT by Libloather

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To: Bon of Babble
Hyundai's use of illegal labor gives them an unfair advantage against other auto manufacturers who respect the law.

But what would happen if an American company did the same in South Korea?

The following article, (complete with a photo of police in riot gear), outlines the strict punishments for unauthorized foreigners and their employers in racially-homogenous South Korea, which increase in proportion to the number of illegal workers and the duration of their employment.

Meanwhile over here, Americans aren't even allowed to use the word "foreigner."

Foreigners who engage in illegal employment, penalties for foreigners and employers

21 posted on 09/12/2025 8:14:10 AM PDT by jonatron
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To: Libloather

[Their roundup and the US release of video showing some Korean workers shackled with chains around their hands, ankles and waists have caused public outrage and a sense of betrayal in South Korea, a key US ally.]

AMERICA FIRST does not mean perverting immigration laws to import foreign workers.


22 posted on 09/12/2025 8:20:59 AM PDT by stars & stripes forever (Blessed is the nation whose GOD is the LORD. ~ Psalm 33:12)
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To: RayChuang88
My understanding from someone close to the issue is that they were TRAINING Visas.

They were working on the line, true. But it was a bit of a grey area as to how much was training and how much was specifically work. They obviously were working more than allowed.

23 posted on 09/12/2025 8:32:04 AM PDT by Bartholomew Roberts
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To: Worldtraveler once upon a time; Libloather

What is the background story behind this. I imagine they went came in a plane and went through custom so they were here legally.

So did they overstay their visa? Worked without a work permit? What exactly was their infraction?


24 posted on 09/12/2025 8:40:11 AM PDT by aquila48 (Do not let them make you "care" ! Guilting you is how they. control you. )
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They weren’t American workers that’s all you need know.


25 posted on 09/12/2025 8:43:13 AM PDT by central_va ( I won't be reconstructed and I do not give a damn...a)
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To: Libloather

Ah. An Inchon landing. Cool


26 posted on 09/12/2025 9:07:11 AM PDT by Vaquero (Don't pick a fight with an old guy. If he is too old to fight, he'll just kill you. )
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To: Libloather

ICE agent in Chicago made a traffic stop of illegal with a warrant. Perp took off dragging officer with vehicle. Perp is dead. Officer is in stable condition.


27 posted on 09/12/2025 10:34:44 AM PDT by TornadoAlley3 ( I'm Proud To Be An Okie From Muskogee)
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To: Libloather

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It is like many of you won’t take five minutes to read anything other than the headline.

I would be willing to get the folks in Georgia pimping this development for the state still have hangovers and the rest of you shouting about getting the proper visas, apparently they don’t exist as an option for South Korea.

You can tell all you want about playing by the rules,.... How about trying to slow down and avoid self inflicted wounds.


28 posted on 09/12/2025 12:07:29 PM PDT by thinkthenpost
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They’re returning to what is rapidly turning into a commie dictatorship.


29 posted on 09/12/2025 12:07:49 PM PDT by Socon-Econ (adi)
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To: thinkthenpost

BET not get

Damn autocorrect.


30 posted on 09/12/2025 12:10:45 PM PDT by thinkthenpost
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To: thinkthenpost

That was helpful, thanks.


31 posted on 09/12/2025 2:52:17 PM PDT by jonatron
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To: aquila48
--- "What is the background story behind this."

Fair question. When the press have something detailed, I too would like to know.

From the US Dept of Labor: "Federal law requires that every employer who recruits, refers for a fee, or hires an individual for employment in the U.S. must complete Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification. The Form I-9 process, managed by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, will help you verify your employee's identity and employment authorization."

Sounds like more law breaking than less....

32 posted on 09/12/2025 5:04:39 PM PDT by Worldtraveler once upon a time (Degrow government)
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