Marketplace Morning Report US issues apology for Hyundai immigration raid
Nov 19, 2025
Nick Marsh, a BBC reporter who covered the Hyundai immigration raid in Georgia, shares insights on the White House's apology to Hyundai following the detention of over 300 workers. He discusses the implications for U.S. manufacturing and foreign investment. Jonathan Beal, reporting from Kyiv, reveals details of Ukraine's energy-sector corruption investigation, alleging $100 million embezzlement. He highlights public outrage and potential political risks for President Zelensky during this critical time.
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White House Called Hyundai CEO To Apologise
- Hyundai's CEO Jose Munoz said the White House phoned to apologise for the Georgia factory raid that detained South Korean workers.
- He also received a call from Georgia's governor, who said the raid was not a state matter and expressed regret.
Shocking Images And Workers' Return
- Images showed hundreds of South Korean workers shackled on the factory floor and detained for a week before being sent home.
- Most of those skilled workers have now returned and the plant setup has resumed.
Apology Reveals Political Tension Over Investment
- The apology signals greater White House embarrassment and concern about losing foreign manufacturing investment.
- It highlights the tension between immigration enforcement and attracting overseas firms to U.S. manufacturing.