@EllenInEdmonton
The media reported that there are currently 22 Korean factories in the U.S., and all have stopped. It seems that not only companies but also individual workers can no longer proactively go to the U.S. to set up factories and transfer their knowledge. It’s not just about building construction—the U.S. also wanted the modern innovations in manufacturing that it has forgotten. It now seems the U.S. will face the consequences of its actions in many different forms.

@EllenInEdmonton
Also seems the article drew some ideas about Korea from sources like this one https://www.upi.com/Top_News/World-News/2025/09/04/news-Yellow-Envelope-Law-strikes/1651757028857/
If the U.S. is serious about fixing these problems, it should simply arrest the employers, not the workers. Using armed forces and sending workers to detention centers in chained(slavery?) conditions just makes it a political ‘show.’

@EllenInEdmonton
Hyundai and its subsidiary companies are also well known for such issues in Korea. The current government in Korea treats this as a very serious crime (workplace safety) and has passed a new law with very strict policies regarding these issues. https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10564042
The article highlights weaknesses of Hyundai and its subsidiary companies. However, I don’t think that represents the majority of cases. I agree there are many the company must fix and improve.

https://youtu.be/6fUqoveobGQ
Which of the following English expressions is suitable for the above YouTube video link?
(1) They just burned their bridges.
(2) Shoot yourself in the foot.

@AkaSci
Is this the country that has the Department of War?