It's in the article, that's when they'll resume work on the plant.

> According to LG Energy Solution, construction at the plant will remain on hold until the first half of 2026, reported WJCL, delaying by several months when U.S. workers can begin jobs at the facility.

ICE took away the workers that were delivering and installing equipment, which introduced delays into the construction process.

That assumes that LG can find workers who want to risk going to the US.

The government of South Korea is forming a "task force" with the US embassy in Seoul to try to get visa procedures fixed so this doesn't happen again. "Foreign Minister Cho Hyun said the body will be led by director-level officials, emphasizing that its purpose is to facilitate practical consultations rather than political declarations." The view from the Korean side is worth reading. [1] This may reduce Korean investment in the US.[2]

[1] https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/foreignaffairs/20250916/korea-u...

[2] https://carnegieendowment.org/emissary/2025/09/south-korea-v...