The United States has assured South Korea that the more 300 South Koreans detained in a recent U.S. immigration raid will return home on Thursday and will not face any disadvantages if they later reenter the U.S., Foreign Minister Cho Hyun said Wednesday.

Speaking to reporters at the South Korean Embassy in Washington, Cho explained that related negotiations had been finalized after meeting with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio in the morning and White House Deputy National Security Adviser Andy Baker in the afternoon.

Cho said he and Rubio reached an agreement that was later confirmed during his meeting with Baker, adding that he also confirmed that the agreements were being properly implemented.

Cho said the detainees would be able to board the charter flight set up for their return on Thursday, and emphasized that U.S. authorities confirmed no restraints, such as handcuffs, would be used during their transfer.

The minister stressed that the U.S. guaranteed the detainees could return to the United States in the future without any issues if they come back for work.