According to TRTworld.com, Presidential Chief of Staff Kang Hoon-sik made the remarks during a high-level meeting between the ruling Democratic Party and the government, emphasising that the chartered plane will travel to the US to bring the detained workers home. Kang stated that there are still administrative procedures left and once these are complete, the chartered plane will depart to bring the citizens home.
South Korean Foreign Minister Cho Hyun expressed his deep concern and responsibility over the arrests of the nationals. Cho mentioned the possibility of sending a senior Foreign Ministry official to the site without delay, and if necessary, he is prepared to travel to Washington for consultations with the US administration.
The raid took place at a facility in Georgia, which has been described by state officials as a significant investment. Governor Brian Kemp referred to it as the largest economic development project in Georgia's history when it was announced in 2023. The plant is still under construction and was scheduled to become fully operational next year, though the timeline is now uncertain following the raid.