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The operation caught Seoul off guard, as Hyundai and LG Energy’s joint venture was set to become Georgia’s largest-ever manufacturing investment, with billions of dollars committed to electric vehicle and battery production. The arrests not only disrupted business plans but also strained U.S.-South Korea relations. The South Korean government swiftly responded by arranging a chartered plane to bring its detained citizens home, though uncertainties remain about whether they will face deportation or be allowed voluntary departure.