Hyundai plant workers in South Korea being rounded up won't discourage investments in the US, according to Noem's statement.

In a significant gathering at the 18th-century headquarters of the Honourable Artillery Company, newly appointed U.K. Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood welcomed ministers from Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and the United States for talks focused on countering unauthorized migration, child sexual abuse, and the spread of opioids.

The U.S. Homeland Security Secretary, Kristi Noem, was among the attendees. She stated that the discussion during the meeting did not cover politics and emphasized the importance of companies employing U.S. citizens and following the country's laws.

The meeting came amidst controversy surrounding an immigration raid on Sept. 4, which resulted in the detention of 475 workers, more than 300 of them South Korean. Noem assured that the detention of hundreds of South Koreans in an immigration raid at a Hyundai plant in Georgia will not deter investment in the United States. However, a few of the detained South Koreans were found to have engaged in criminal activity and will face additional consequences.

Mahmood stated that the ministers would agree on new measures to protect borders with their Five Eyes partners and hit people-smugglers hard. She did not name any potential countries for the suspension of visa issuance, but mentioned that the U.K. could consider such measures for countries that do not agree to take back their citizens with no right to remain in Britain.

Noem made these statements at the meeting, which was part of the Five Eyes intelligence-sharing partnership focused on border security. The planning for expanding immigration raids and the deployment of the National Guard in Chicago, initially initiated by President Donald Trump's administration, was a topic of discussion. However, Noem denied that any plans were on hold, stating that they can run as many operations as needed to keep America safe.

The focus of the meeting was on sharing resources to protect countries better. The ministers discussed sharing information on criminal gangs, using technology to disrupt their networks, and speeding extradition arrangements.

Meanwhile, Britain's centre-left Labour government is struggling to bring down the number of migrants crossing the English Channel in small boats. The government may tweak the interpretation of the European Convention on Human Rights in British law to address this issue.

The immigration issue is a pressing concern for many countries, and the collaboration between the Five Eyes nations could set a precedent for international cooperation in this area. The outcomes of the discussions are expected to be announced in the coming weeks.