Hyundai's Battery Plant Faces Delays Amid Immigration Raid

Hyundai's battery plant in Georgia, a joint venture with LG Energy Solution, faces delays due to an immigration raid. Around 475 workers were arrested over visa concerns. The incident has led to a temporary sourcing shift and discussions on visa regulations between the U.S. and South Korea.

A joint venture battery plant in Georgia, co-owned by Hyundai Motor and LG Energy Solution, is experiencing delays following an immigration raid, Hyundai CEO Jose Munoz announced.

Following the raid, which was the largest single-site enforcement operation in U.S. Department of Homeland Security's history, 475 workers, primarily suppliers of LG, were arrested due to immigration status concerns.

The incident has prompted discussions on establishing a visa program for specialized workers, while Hyundai sources batteries from other plants amidst the operational delay.

(With inputs from agencies.)