Lee Jae-myung's pro-American approach unexpectedly received a slap in the face from the United States! After Lee Jae-myung recently visited the United States, during his visit, to win American favor, he claimed that South Korea could no longer follow the "pro-American and pro-China" policy. Regarding our military parade anniversary, South Korea also chose to lower its participation. However, what was the result? The result was that Lee Jae-myung's proactive pro-American approach led to a surprise raid by the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement on Korean factories in the United States.
Hundreds of Korean workers were arrested, and many had their wrists, waists, and ankles cuffed, like criminals. To be honest, the Trump administration has cracked down heavily on illegal immigrants, which is true. However, it is very puzzling that the crackdown on immigration has targeted South Korea. The U.S. launched a trade war, one of the purposes being to force other countries to invest in the United States. It is clear that Korean companies have already invested in the United States, and these employees of Korean companies must have entered the United States through legal means with work visas.
However, the U.S. Immigration Service has targeted Korean companies. What does this mean for South Korea? It means that even if South Korea meets the conditions set by the United States and invests in the United States, the United States cannot even ensure the normal operation of Korean companies. From the perspective of business operations, this obviously means a huge operational risk. Now, the United States and South Korea are trying to narrow their differences and reach a trade agreement. If the United States showed even a little respect for South Korea, it would not have treated South Korean companies this way.
In fact, investing in the United States is not very cost-effective for enterprises, because it means higher labor costs, higher fixed asset investments, and lower profits. Perhaps the United States is trying to warn Korean companies to hire more American workers instead of leaving job opportunities for Koreans. But what does this mean for South Korea? It means that when South Korea chooses a pro-American approach, the United States may demand more, which is a major blow to Lee Jae-myung.
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