On the 12th, Chief Executive Officer Kim Dong-myung of LG Energy Solution said he was "glad and moved that everyone returned safely," referring to the return of workers who had been detained at the joint battery plant of Hyundai Motor Group and LG Energy Solution.
Kim, who arrived that afternoon on a Korean Air charter flight together with 330 detained workers, said, "I believe government officials worked hard to bring about this result," announcing the news.
Kim said, "In particular, I am very grateful that such an extraordinary, swift release was achieved and that care was taken to ensure there would be no entry bans upon reentry. We will spare no effort to support a stable return."
On concerns that this incident could delay factory construction in the United States, he said, "We need to prepare before speaking. It is not as serious as reported in the media. We see it as manageable on our end."
On future personnel management in the United States, he said, "We need to prepare for that as well. We are considering everything raised on the U.S. side." Regarding plans to reinstate or support the detained personnel, he said, "They are in place. There will be an opportunity to speak later."
LG Energy Solution decided to provide paid leave from immediately after their return until the end of the Chuseok holiday, as well as health checkups within four weeks, to all 47 employees and all employees of equipment partners. It secured one or two medical screening institutions in each region and will cover examination fees if additional detailed tests are needed. It also prepared a counseling program for stress experienced during detention.