Ghana is set to become home to a major Hyundai automotive manufacturing plant for West Africa following a new partnership agreement between Ghana and South Korea.
Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa announced the development after co-chairing the 2026 Korea-Africa Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in South Korea.
According to Ablakwa, the planned Hyundai plant forms part of a broader economic cooperation package aimed at boosting industrialisation, value addition and job creation in Ghana.
“This year, our two countries will open a new university in Ghana, establish a West Africa Hyundai Automotive Manufacturing Plant in Ghana and launch new solar irrigation systems,” he revealed.
The proposed facility is expected to strengthen Ghana’s position as a manufacturing hub in West Africa while creating employment opportunities and supporting the country’s industrial growth agenda.
Ablakwa noted that Ghana and South Korea already cooperate in several sectors, including energy, agriculture, education, healthcare, maritime services, shipbuilding and road infrastructure.
Beyond the Hyundai project, both countries have also agreed to deepen collaboration in artificial intelligence, energy development and critical minerals.
The minister further disclosed that negotiations are progressing to expand a new visa waiver arrangement between the two countries after diplomatic and service passport holders were granted visa-free travel privileges.
Ghana and South Korea will celebrate 50 years of diplomatic relations in 2027, with both countries looking to expand cooperation through major investments and technology-driven partnerships.
The Hyundai manufacturing plant is expected to be one of the biggest outcomes of the growing relationship, potentially transforming Ghana into a key automotive production centre for the West African market.
