In connection with the large-scale detention incident at the Hyundai Motor–LG Energy Solution joint factory in Georgia, United States, LG Energy Solution issued an official apology and said it would spare no support needed for the return and recovery of health of its employees and partner-company personnel.

On the 11th, LG Energy Solution said in a statement, "We are sorry for causing concern to our members, partner companies, and their families due to this incident," and added, "We are deeply grateful to the Korean government and related officials for working to secure the safe release of the detainees." It continued, "We are also greatly thankful for the exceptionally swift release measures and the careful steps taken to ensure there would be no disadvantages during the reentry process."

On the 9th (local time), employees at the Hyundai Motor Group–LG Energy Solution joint factory office in Savannah, Georgia, are packing belongings to help detained Korean workers return home. /Courtesy of LG Energy Solution

LG Energy Solution said, "We deeply empathize with the pain of those who have experienced various hardships due to this incident," and added, "We will make every effort with the follow-up procedures until they arrive safely in Korea, and we will spare no support so they can quickly regain stability and recover their health."

It also said, "Taking this incident as a lesson, we will strengthen our management system to prevent and respond in advance to issues that may arise at overseas business sites," and added, "We will also work to minimize the business impact."

LG Energy Solution said first-class seats (2) and business-class seats (48) on the chartered flight were assigned to those whose health deteriorated during detention or who need medical treatment and observation. Some first-class seats (4) were prepared as intensive care seats, with seating determined at the discretion of medical staff, and general detainees and other related personnel are assigned to economy-class seats. All seats will be provided with business-class-level amenities and convenience items.

The company also plans to support travel to their homes after returning. For all LG Energy Solution and equipment partner-company personnel who wish, a vehicle, driver, and dedicated staff will be assigned to assist throughout the process from airport arrival to traveling with family and returning home. For those holding foreign nationality, lodging and airfare for return to their home country will be provided in full.

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