AsianFin -- Hyundai Motor has instructed employees planning business travel to the United States next week to delay their trips unless absolutely necessary, according to a report from a South Korean newspaper on Monday.
The advisory follows a high-profile incident last week in Georgia, where hundreds of South Korean workers were reportedly detained during a raid at one of Hyundai’s U.S. manufacturing facilities. Details on the reasons behind the detentions remain limited, but the event has prompted the automaker to take precautionary measures for staff traveling to the country.
The South Korean automaker emphasized that only essential personnel should proceed with scheduled trips to the U.S., citing the need to ensure employee safety and operational continuity. Hyundai has yet to release an official public statement on the matter.
The raid and subsequent advisories come amid rising tensions around labor and regulatory compliance for foreign companies operating in the U.S. While the full scope of the investigation is not yet clear, the incident has raised concerns among South Korean employees and executives regarding on-the-ground security and legal compliance.
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