Overview
- South Korea’s foreign ministry said Gov. Brian Kemp proposed to President Trump a 90-day work visa to facilitate Korean technicians’ entry for factory construction and equipment installation.
- Kemp met Hyundai Motor and LG Energy Solution executives in Seoul and held talks with SK On’s CEO as he urged companies to keep Georgia projects on schedule.
- The United States and South Korea have launched a working group, allowed certain equipment work under existing temporary visas, and opened a dedicated visa desk at the U.S. Embassy in Seoul.
- Hyundai said it will proceed with a $2.7 billion expansion of its Ellabell EV plant, though the Hyundai–LG battery venture’s startup is expected to slip by roughly two to three months.
- Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee met SK On and joined a KITA forum on supply chains as U.S. state delegations, including Montana’s governor, visited Seoul to reinforce business ties with Korean manufacturers.