Koreans detained in Georgia file legal claims against Trump administration
Over 300 Korean workers who were detained by U.S. immigration authorities in Georgia last year have initiated legal action against the Trump administration.
According to CNN on September 15, the workers, who were arrested at the construction site of a joint battery plant by Hyundai Motor Group and LG Energy Solution, have begun filing administrative claims as a preliminary step to a federal lawsuit.
A Korean attorney representing the workers stated that they plan to submit claims against nine federal agencies, including the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), Customs and Border Protection (CBP), the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), and the Department of Justice by the end of the year.
UN Security Council convenes emergency meeting on Bab el-Mandeb Strait
The United Nations Security Council convened an emergency meeting on September 15 to discuss issues related to the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, according to Reuters.
The Bab el-Mandeb Strait, located at the entrance to the Red Sea, is a critical global maritime trade route.
The Houthi rebels, considered proxies of Iran, have recently expanded their control over strategic areas in southern Red Sea, rapidly extending their influence along the Bab el-Mandeb coast.
Concerns are rising that if the Houthis gain complete control over the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, which Iran effectively controls in the Strait of Hormuz, international oil prices could surge further.
Kim Boo-kyum likely candidate for new chair of National Integration Committee
Former Prime Minister Kim Boo-kyum is reportedly a strong candidate to lead the National Integration Committee, which is directly under the President's office.
According to sources within the ruling party on September 15, President Lee Jae-myung is considering Kim as a top candidate to fill the vacancy left by the resignation of former chair Lee Seok-yeon. The President believes Kim is well-suited to achieve social integration across generations, regions, and political factions.
Kim is a prominent politician from Daegu and North Gyeongsang Province (TK) within the Democratic Party. He served as Minister of the Interior and Safety and as Prime Minister during the Moon Jae-in administration. In this year's local elections on June 3, he ran for mayor of Daegu as the Democratic candidate, receiving 45% of the vote but losing to incumbent Mayor Hong Joon-pyo.
Kim Min-seok meets with Buddhist leaders to discuss national unity
Kim Min-seok, the leader of the Democratic Party, visited the Jogye Order and the Taego Order of Korean Buddhism on September 15, seeking their cooperation in addressing national unity and social issues.
During his visit to Jogyesa Temple in Jongno, Seoul, he met with the head monk Jinwoo and proposed utilizing religious facilities for programs like temple stays for families of individuals with developmental disabilities.
He also met with the head monk Sangjin of the Taego Order, expressing that the Taego Order has made significant contributions to Buddhism and national culture, and he hopes to seek their assistance in tackling social issues such as suicide and loneliness.
In the guestbook, he wrote, 'I will practice politics that serves the people, guided by the teachings of compassion.'
President Lee to hold press conference on constitutional amendment and troop deployment
President Lee Jae-myung will hold a press conference on September 18 to address key issues that have stirred the political landscape, including constitutional amendments, troop deployment to the Strait of Hormuz, and his request for the dismissal of charges in his criminal trial.
Seong Gi-hong, the Chief of Public Communication at the Blue House, announced on September 15 during a briefing at the Chunchugwan that the press conference will take place at 10 a.m. at the Blue House's guesthouse, lasting approximately 90 minutes, including opening remarks, a Q&A session with reporters, and closing statements. About 150 journalists from domestic and international media will attend, marking the seventh press conference since President Lee took office.
The conference will be divided into two main areas: politics and diplomacy, and policy and economy. Reporters will be allowed to ask questions freely without prior coordination, and the seating arrangement will be designed to minimize the distance between the President and the journalists. Additionally, questions from the public, gathered through live comments during the broadcast, will be included, especially those not previously addressed.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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