Islam in Korea

Islam (Korean이슬람교) is a minor religion in South Korea and North Korea. The Muslim community is centered in Seoul and Busan and there are a few mosques around the country. According to the Korea Muslim Federation, there are about 200,000 Muslims living in South Korea, and about 70 to 80 percent are foreigners.[1] Seoul alone has 40% of South Korea's total Muslim population. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has hosted an Iftar dinner during the month of Ramadan every year since 2004.[2]

  1. ^ Won-sup, Yoon. "Muslim Community Gets New Recognition". islamkorea.com. Archived from the original on June 13, 2017. Retrieved June 13, 2017.
  2. ^ "Foreign Minister to Host 14th Iftar Dinner". June 21, 2017. Archived from the original on June 27, 2017.

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