The protest aimed to draw attention to the alleged refusal by the ministry to issue a mining export permit to his company, Koss Liberia, Inc. According to Hungchi Choi, the general manager of Koss Liberia Inc., he applied for the export permit on October 11, 2023. However, without the export permit, the Liberia Revenue Authority (LRA) will not authorize shipment, preventing him from recovering some of his investment. During the protest, Choi held up a placard criticizing the Ministry of Mine as being complicit in mineral smuggling. The protest by the frustrated Korean businessman highlights his plight and challenges the Ministry of Mine and Energy to address his allegations and provide clarity on the status of his export permit application.
