SeoulSouth Korea – South Korea’s top diplomats held serious diplomacy on Friday but acknowledged the current divisive problem Seoul and Washington “Very serious”.
Talk to foreign journalists during a September 4 raid on modern immigrationLG Foreign Secretary of EV battery factory in Georgia said he “respects” the U.S. right to enforce its laws.
But he also said the South Korean government must “fulfill our responsibilities” to ensure that the human rights of its workers are not violated during the suffering.
Other issues that are struggling between the two countries include Mr. Trump slapped 25% tariffs on South Korean vehicles exported to the United States, while rival Japan faces 15% tariffs. Work-level discussions are said to be conducted on the US $350 billion investment commitment.
The South Korean government has investigated the raids and the treatment of workers in the United States. During the raid, immigration and customs enforcement detained more than 300 workers and was deported back to South Korea on September 11.
Mr Choi said the bilateral mechanism under discussion would issue appropriate visas to South Korean workers heading to the United States. Its format and start date have not been announced yet.
South Korean management at Georgia’s manufacturing plant failed to provide the right visa for professional laborers before opening, prompting raids and subsequent detention.
South Koreans were stunned, with 317 closest allies in the United States detaining $4.3 billion in high-tech investment.
More importantly, given the August 25 summit between President Trump and South Korean President Lee Mengmeng Washington In the words of Mr. Cho, it was once a “huge success” and “created momentum for deepening cooperation.”
Emergency diplomacy has sent workers back home on charter flights last week. Since then, South Korean media has been publishing articles about its difficulties in temporarily imprisoning ICE.
Respondents were surprised by the appearance of armed immigrant agents at the work site and were shocked when they found themselves bound and sent to the detention center.
Many people complain about the coldness of the ice factory, the lack of privacy in the toilet, the smelly drinking water, the bad food and the inadequate bed.
They say they are traumatized by the uncertainty of their situation. Although in many cases, they are asked to sign the document without English; they cannot contact their loved ones.
Mr Choi said Secretary of State Marco Rubio assured him that if workers return to the United States to work, they will not have any problems
But some say they are reluctant to return to the United States to complete factory installation.
Mr. Cui is restricted. Korean media is not.
“The image of South Korean workers whose chains of North Korean workers are struggling when building factories in the United States will leave lasting scars on bilateral relations” warn On September 10, the central right wing Joong Ilbo.
“Trump needs to apologize editorial On September 16, it responded to the request of the trade union.
“This raid is not just about enforcing the U.S. immigration law,” the editorial continued. “Instead, it was a serious diplomatic incident, an insult to the dignity of the Koreans and an attack on allies’ trust in the United States.”
Mr Lee warns that this problem could hurt South Korea’s future investment in the United States
Long-term relationship test
The current situation is at a low point in the two ups and downs of bilateral relations.
South Korea – The American Security Alliance was signed in 1953, and the two allies fought a Korean war with China and North Korea.
South Korea then provided the largest foreign army to fight the United States during the Vietnam War.
As a citizen of a country historically surrounded by a larger country, South Koreans express their gratitude to the nuclear safety umbrella for Washington Provide and deterrent effect of troops stationed on soil on North Korea.
The United States has been the leading or second-tier buyer of exports in the country, and a leading investor and technology supplier. Koreans attach great importance to American universities and 2.2 million Korean-Americans live in the United States
However, the relationship between “big brother-little brother” has already undergone friction.
Diplomacy, these frictions are Washington’s Pressure on Seoul In line with the United States’ policy toward Beijing and Tokyo.
Politically, many Koreans oppose Washington’s Support for the South Korean military regime between 1961 and 1987.
In 2002 and 2008, the United States was exporting infected beef to South Korea, respectively, as U.S. military vehicles were walking along the road, and amid the charges (which were subsequently proved wrong).
Although the National Police source said: “The current bad sentiment has not reached these depths yet,” the gathering will increase. [near the U.S. Embassy] Due to the case, in Georgia.
However, there are no large-scale protests. A demonstration called by civic groups is expected to attract thousands of protesters on Saturday, but was cancelled for unknown reasons.
Some hope that the ongoing problems have been resolved and ultimately strengthens Korean-American relations.
“The United States and South Korea have enjoyed 72 years of relationship, and I don’t think that will change,” said James Kim, CEO of the American Chamber of Commerce in South Korea. “Now both sides know what to do and what not to do…there is a chance to fix some gray areas.”
