Ghana’s Ambassador to South Korea, Kojo Choi, presents credentials to President Lee Jae-myung
12th December 2025
Ghana’s newly appointed Ambassador to South Korea, Kojo Choi, has officially presented his letter of credence from President John Dramani Mahama to South Korean President Lee Jae-myung.
The ceremony took place on December 11 at the Yongsan Presidential Office in Seoul, where President Lee received credentials from eight newly accredited ambassadors, including those representing India, Austria, Cambodia, the Philippines, Egypt, Sri Lanka, and Lebanon.
The presentation of credentials is a key diplomatic tradition through which a new ambassador is formally recognized by the host nation and authorized to begin official duties on behalf of their country.
A Remarkable Personal Journey
Ambassador Kojo Choi’s rise to this role is notable for its cross-cultural depth and entrepreneurial success.
Born in 1977 in Chuncheon, Gangwon Province, South Korea, Choi moved with his family to Ghana in 1992, after his father—then a missionary—relocated to West Africa.
He completed part of his early education in Ghana before proceeding to the Cambridge International High School in the United Kingdom.
He later returned to Ghana and enrolled at the University of Ghana Business School, where his business career began. While still a student, he helped introduce Korean digital printing technologies to the Ghanaian market.
After graduating, he established and successfully operated Nana Telecom, becoming widely recognised as a promising young entrepreneur.
In 2015, upon obtaining Ghanaian citizenship, Choi founded FaceSwitch, a fintech company that provides integrated digital payment solutions to major financial institutions, including commercial banks.
His achievements earned him a place in the Ghana Business Hall of Fame.
Following the announcement of his ambassadorial appointment in July 2025, Choi reflected on his identity during an interview by quoting Ghana’s first president, Dr. Kwame Nkrumah: “I am not African because I was born in Africa, but because Africa was born in me.”
South Korea Calls for Stronger Partnerships
During the ceremony, President Lee Jae-myung encouraged the new ambassadors to actively strengthen cooperation between their respective nations and South Korea.
“During your tenure, please play an active bridging role so that relations between the two countries can expand across many fields and deliver real benefits to our peoples,” President Lee said.
Ambassador Choi is expected to prioritize deepening bilateral ties, promoting trade and investment, and advancing cooperation in technology, education, culture, and development between Ghana and South Korea.
His appointment marks a significant moment in Ghana–Korea relations, symbolizing both nations’ commitment to stronger diplomatic and economic collaboration.