They were. Other news reports indicated that some tried to hide in sewer ponds.

Some of the workers were on tourist visas.

It's very disappointing. I just bought an Ioniq 9 and it's a great car. I'm really bothered, at both sides, (US and Hundai/LG), for letting the situation get like this.

Hyundai and management (both sides) should have to pay some large fines for sure. I bet some locals were in on it, too.