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The United States has agreed to expand support for South Korean workers at U.S. investment sites, easing visa access for those tasked with setting up and servicing facilities. According to South Korea’s foreign ministry, the U.S. government will allow South Korean nationals to work on-site under existing temporary visas and will establish new channels to streamline visa processing for business-related travel.
The decision comes after a diplomatic working group meeting involving officials from the U.S. State Department, Department of Homeland Security, and Department of Commerce. While Washington reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening trade and investment ties, it did not provide new solutions to Seoul’s ongoing request for broader visa access for specialized workers.
As part of the measures, a dedicated visa section for South Korean business workers will be set up at the U.S. Embassy in Seoul. In addition, U.S. immigration authorities will launch a new coordination channel with South Korean missions to resolve visa-related issues more efficiently.
The creation of this working group followed a major immigration raid in September at a Hyundai Motor battery plant construction site in Georgia, where hundreds of South Korean workers were detained. The incident sparked public outrage in South Korea and underscored the lack of appropriate visa categories for skilled workers engaged in large-scale foreign investment projects.
Despite efforts by Seoul to push for new legislation that would expand U.S. visa options, progress has been slow due to political sensitivities around immigration in Washington. U.S. officials acknowledged that fundamental changes to the visa system face “practical legislative constraints.”
U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau emphasized the “critical role” of South Korean skilled workers in supporting major investments by Korean companies. Both governments confirmed that the working group will continue holding meetings to improve cooperation and address ongoing challenges.
