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Ghanaian President John Mahama Receives Special 'Ghana Chocolate' Gift During Visit to Korea
Special 'Ghana Chocolate' Gift for Ghanaian President
Cheong Wa Dae announced on the 11th that specially produced 'Ghana Chocolate' was placed in Ghanaian President John Mahama's accommodation to mark his visit to Korea. The chocolate's packaging clearly features the national flags of South Korea and Ghana, along with President Mahama's name. In a press release, Cheong Wa Dae Spokesperson Kang Yu-jung explained that the chocolate uses over 80% Ghanaian-produced cocoa beans. Lotte's first chocolate product, 'Ghana Chocolate,' has been manufactured since 1975, taking its name from Ghana, Africa, a renowned global cocoa bean producer.
First Visit by an African Head of State Since President Lee Jae-myung Took Office
President John Mahama's visit holds significant meaning as it is the first by an African head of state since President Lee Jae-myung took office. It is known that President Lee Jae-myung drew great strength from a 'Ghana Chocolate' he received from a child during a hunger strike in 2023 while he was the opposition leader, an anecdote that reportedly influenced this special gift. During his visit, President Mahama is scheduled to carry out official duties and discuss ways to enhance cooperation between the two countries. His visit is expected to serve as an opportunity to strengthen relations between South Korea and Africa.
*Source: YouTube: KBS News (2026-03-11)*
