[Worldtraveler once upon a time]

This story is a fine example of how nations do not have "allies" and "friends," but INTERESTS. And within nations, there are competing INTERESTS as well. That nations like South Korea and Mexico, among many more, think it fine to support undocumented migrants in another country is not the proof of anything other than INTERESTS.

My bride and I were legal residents in Germany for decades, and I traveled to work in many nations. For that I have paperwork galore, as other nations' INTERESTS are that my work there be documented.

South Korea -- some of its internal INTERESTS -- were quite happy that its nationals broke American law. That was the demonstrable aim.

[TheDon]

Well said and good point by someone with experience on the topic. Thanks.

[aquila48]

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?