Reference News Network September 7 report - According to Reuters on September 7, South Korea expressed regret over the U.S. releasing photos and videos of hundreds of detained South Korean workers, especially as this incident occurred shortly after the summit between the leaders of the two countries.
U.S. immigration officials raided a battery plant being built by a South Korean company on September 4, and subsequently released a video and photos showing workers tied at the wrists or waist being escorted onto cars.
The report said that South Korea is an important investor for the United States and a key ally in Asia. With the recent summit between U.S. President Trump and South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol, the two countries are trying to narrow their differences and finalize a trade agreement. Therefore, such a strike action could damage the relationship between Washington and Seoul.
In a statement released on September 6, the South Korean Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated that First Deputy Minister Park Yun-joo expressed regret over the incident occurring at this time during a phone call with Assistant Secretary of State for Political Affairs Alison Hook, saying that now is a critical moment "when the momentum of trust and cooperation established by the first summit between the two countries must be maintained."
During the call, Park also requested Hook to ensure a fair and prompt resolution of the matter.
He said: "The economic activities of companies investing in the United States and the rights of our citizens should not be unfairly violated during the law enforcement process of U.S. authorities."
South Korean Foreign Minister Cho Hyun-wook said in an emergency meeting on September 6 that President Yoon had ordered a swift and comprehensive response to the arrest incident. He stated that he may go to Washington to meet with U.S. officials if necessary. (Translated by Pan Xiaoyan)
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