00:01More than 300 South Korean workers detained in a massive immigration raid at a Hyundai plant in Georgia are to be released and flown home.
00:11South Korea's government announced a deal on Sunday following negotiations with the U.S.
00:17They were among 475 people detained on Thursday when federal agents conducted what they called the largest single site raid in their history.
00:26Seoul had expressed concern and regret and sent diplomats to the site after the raid which targeted a battery plant under construction.
00:36U.S. authorities said the operation was part of a long-term criminal investigation into illegal hiring practices.
00:43The raid is part of President Donald Trump's broader crackdown on immigration but is notable for targeting a major project involving a key U.S. ally.
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