Nestled in Seoul\u2019s Itaewon district, \u201cMuslim Street\u201d and the Seoul Central Mosque have become key landmarks for South Korea\u2019s small but growing Muslim community. Muslims make up just 0.3% of the country\u2019s 51 million population, with migrant workers comprising the majority.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Seoul Central Mosque, established in 1976, serves as a spiritual and social hub. It attracts visitors for prayers, Islamic holidays, and cultural gatherings. The neighborhood around the mosque offers halal groceries, Arab cuisine, and a welcoming atmosphere, fostering a sense of belonging for Muslims who often face social isolation in wider Korean society.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Itaewon has evolved into a center for diversity and coexistence, with local residents embracing the neighborhood\u2019s multicultural identity. Beyond its religious significance, the area provides a vital connection to community and culture for Muslims in South Korea, making it a unique space for inclusivity and shared experiences.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Nestled in Seoul\u2019s Itaewon district, \u201cMuslim Street\u201d and the Seoul Central Mosque have become key landmarks for South Korea\u2019s small but growing Muslim community. Muslims make up just 0.3% of the country\u2019s 51 million population, with migrant workers comprising the majority. The Seoul Central Mosque, established in 1976, serves as a spiritual and social hub. …<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":40,"featured_media":117419,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"rop_custom_images_group":[],"rop_custom_messages_group":[],"rop_publish_now":"yes","rop_publish_now_accounts":{"facebook_108372464460192_245495985553329":""},"rop_publish_now_history":[],"rop_publish_now_status":"pending","footnotes":""},"categories":[31],"tags":[12214],"class_list":["post-117415","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-news","tag-muslims-in-south-korea"],"yoast_head":"\n