A Ghanaian businessman was found dead in his hotel room in Seoul on Tuesday while attending an event related to the Korea-Africa Summit, according to South Korean Police.

The man, identified as a company official in his 50s, was discovered at a hotel in Seoul’s Gangnam district on Tuesday morning.

According to Korea’s Yonhap News Agency, Police officials reported no signs of foul play and suspect that the cause of death could be illness.

The deceased had traveled to Seoul for a business counseling event held on the sidelines of the Korea-Africa Summit, which began on Tuesday and includes delegations from 48 African nations, including 25 heads of state.

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President Akufo-Addo is leading the Ghanaian delegation to this year’s edition of the Korea-Africa Summit scheduled to be held from 4th to 5th June, 2024 in Seoul, Korea.

The President was accompanied by the Minister for Foreign Affairs, Hon. Shirley Ayorkor Botchway, and officials of the Foreign Ministry, Trade Ministry and the Presidency.

Akufo-Addo will return to Ghana on Thursday, 6th June, 2024.

In his absence, the Vice President, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, shall, in accordance with Article 60(8) of the constitution, act in his stead.