South Korea Demands US Visa System Reforms Following Worker Detentions
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Summary
South Korea is demanding that the US fix its visa system and prevent workplace immigration raids following the arrest and detention of Korean workers in Georgia. Korean lawmakers delivered a protest letter to the US Embassy demanding an apology and measures to prevent similar incidents. The Korean government has decided to begin formal discussions with the US government on visa system improvements, with officials suggesting Korea is now in a position to make demands as the US's most important investor.
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demanding an apology for the detainment of Korean workers in Georgia and measures to prevent a similar situation from occurring again
The Korean government has decided to begin discussions with the US government on measures to improve the visa system for Koreans in the US
Korea is now in a position to make demands of the US as its most important investor
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