Ghanaian Businessman Found Dead in Hotel During Korea-Africa Summit – Report

A Ghanaian businessman was discovered deceased at a hotel in Seoul on Tuesday, June 4, 2024, while in attendance at an event linked to the Korea-Africa Summit, as per police reports.

According to local media accounts, the individual, a company representative from Ghana in his 50s, was found deceased at a hotel situated in Seoul’s southern Gangnam district on Tuesday morning.

Authorities investigating the incident reported no evidence of foul play, leading them to suspect that the cause of death may have been due to a pre-existing illness.

The deceased had traveled to Seoul to participate in a business counseling session coinciding with the Korea-Africa Summit, which commenced on Tuesday, drawing delegations from 48 African nations, including 25 heads of state.

As of now, the Ghana Embassy in South Korea has not issued any statements in response to inquiries for further information regarding the incident.