Kojo Choi has officially begun his tenure as Ghana’s Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to the Republic of Korea after presenting his Letter of Credence to the President of South Korea.

Choi described the moment as the start of his mission “in full capacity” and reflected on his personal journey, noting that he was born in 1977, the same year Ghana and Korea established diplomatic relations.

“I felt Ghana’s remarkable journey reflected in my own,” he wrote, recalling how he arrived in Ghana at a young age and was welcomed into a nation he now considers his “new motherland.” After 34 years, he said, he returns to Korea “not as a visitor, but as a proud son of Ghana entrusted with our nation’s highest diplomatic mandate.”

During the credentials ceremony, the President of the Republic of Korea relayed a warm message to H.E. President John Mahama and expressed hope for deeper cooperation and a future meeting between the two leaders.

Choi underscored the strengthening bond between the two countries, noting that as Ghana approaches 50 years of relations with Korea, “we step into a new era of genuine partnership and shared destiny.”

He described Ghana’s story as one of “resilience, brilliance, and divine purpose,” and pledged his dedication to lifting “Ghana’s light even higher on the world stage.”

Born in Chuncheon, South Korea, Choi moved to Ghana at age 14 with his family and later became a naturalised Ghanaian citizen. He built his life and education in Ghana before rising as a successful entrepreneur in fintech and business, earning recognition for his contributions to the country’s digital economy. His appointment generated widespread discussion domestically, with conversations focusing on national identity, merit, and the evolving nature of Ghana’s diplomatic corps.

“God bless our homeland, Ghana and make our nation Great and Strong. Amen,” he concluded in his message marking the start of his diplomatic mission.