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Complete Korea Mosque List and Prayer Room Directory for Muslim Travelers

Finding a mosque or prayer room in South Korea is one of the most important tasks for any Muslim traveler — because knowing exactly where you can perform your five daily prayers with access to wudu facilities a qibla direction and a clean prayer space transforms a Korean trip from a stressful exercise in improvising prayer locations into a confident spiritually grounded journey. Korea has a growing number of mosques Islamic centers and multi-faith prayer rooms spread across major cities from Seoul to Busan to Jeju and this directory covers every single one of them with exact addresses subway directions operating hours and practical details that Muslim travelers need. Bookmark this page — it is the most comprehensive mosque and prayer room guide for Korea that exists.

Seoul — Mosques and Prayer Rooms

Seoul Central Mosque — The Heart of Islam in Korea

Category	Details
Official Name	Seoul Central Mosque (서울중앙성원)
Address	39 Usadan-ro 10-gil Yongsan-gu Seoul
Nearest Subway	Line 6 Itaewon Station Exit 3 — 10-minute uphill walk along Usadan-ro
Phone	+82-2-793-6908
Operating Hours	Open daily from Fajr to Isha prayer. The mosque building is open from approximately 4:30 AM to 10:00 PM depending on prayer times.
Five Daily Prayers	All five daily prayers held in congregation. Exact times change daily — check the notice board at the mosque entrance or Muslim Pro app for Seoul location.
Jumu’ah Friday Prayer	Held every Friday. Khutbah (sermon) begins at approximately 12:30 PM. Main prayer at approximately 1:00 PM. Arrive by 12:00 PM to secure a spot — the mosque fills completely during Jumu’ah.
Khutbah Language	Korean and Arabic. Some Friday sermons include English summary.
Women’s Section	Separate women’s prayer area on the upper floor with separate entrance and wudu facilities.
Wudu Facilities	Men’s wudu area on ground floor. Women’s wudu area on upper floor. Both have running water and are cleaned regularly.
Parking	Very limited street parking nearby. Public transportation strongly recommended.
Facilities	Main prayer hall Islamic bookstore on ground floor notice board with prayer times community meeting space basement community hall
Special Events	Ramadan daily iftar and Taraweeh. Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha prayers. Weekly Friday community gathering. Regular Islamic lectures and study circles.
Nearby Halal	Usadan-ro halal restaurants — EID Kervan Makan Antique Kebab and others within 5-minute walk. Halal grocery shops on Usadan-ro.

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Other Seoul Mosques and Islamic Centers

Name	Address	Nearest Subway	Prayer Times	Notes
Seoul Central Mosque	39 Usadan-ro 10-gil Yongsan-gu	Line 6 Itaewon Station Exit 3	All 5 daily + Jumu’ah	Main mosque — see detailed listing above
Itaewon Prayer Room	Usadan-ro area near mosque	Line 6 Itaewon Station	Open during business hours	Small prayer space used by local Muslim businesses. Ask at Usadan-ro shops for current availability.
Yongsan-gu Community Musalla	Near Hannam-dong	Line 6 Itaewon Station	Fajr to Isha	Community prayer space serving the Hannam-dong Muslim residential community. Contact Seoul Central Mosque for directions.

Seoul University Prayer Rooms

Many Korean universities have dedicated prayer rooms for Muslim international students. These rooms are typically available to all Muslim visitors not just enrolled students. Contact the university international student office for access.

University	Area	Nearest Subway	Prayer Room Details
Korea University	Anam-dong Seongbuk-gu	Line 6 Anam Station	Musallah available in student union building. Check with international student services for room number and access.
Yonsei University	Sinchon-dong Seodaemun-gu	Line 2 Sinchon Station	Prayer room available. Contact international student office for current location.
Kyung Hee University	HoeGi-dong Dongdaemun-gu	Line 1 Hoegi Station	Musallah in student center. Muslim student association active on campus.
Hanyang University	Haengdang-dong Seongdong-gu	Line 2 Hanyang University Station	Prayer room available. Contact university international office.
Konkuk University	Hwayang-dong Gwangjin-gu	Line 2 Konkuk University Station	Multi-faith space available. Contact international student center.
Hankuk University of Foreign Studies (HUFS)	Dongdaemun-gu	Line 1 Hoegi Station	Prayer room available — large international Muslim student population. Active Muslim student community.
Seoul National University	Gwanak-gu	Line 2 Seoul National University Station	Prayer room in student center. Contact international student office for access.

Seoul Multi-Faith Prayer Rooms in Public Spaces

Location	Address	Nearest Subway	Facilities	Hours
COEX Mall Prayer Room	COEX Mall B2 Yeongdong-daero Gangnam-gu	Line 2 Samseong Station Exit 6	Multi-faith room with qibla direction marked. Clean carpeted space. Adjacent restrooms for wudu.	Mall hours — 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM
Incheon Airport Prayer Room (Terminal 1)	Incheon International Airport Terminal 1 near Gate 26	Airport transit	Dedicated prayer room with separate areas. Qibla marked. Wudu facilities nearby. Prayer mats available.	24 hours
Incheon Airport Prayer Room (Terminal 2)	Incheon International Airport Terminal 2 near Gate 250	Airport transit	Multi-faith prayer room. Qibla direction marked. Adjacent restroom for wudu.	24 hours
Seoul Global Center	18 Jongno Jongno-gu Seoul	Line 1 Jonggak Station	Small multi-faith space available. Contact center for access.	Weekdays 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Gimpo Airport	Gimpo International Airport Domestic Terminal	Line 5 or 9 Gimpo Airport Station	Multi-faith prayer room in the domestic terminal. Basic facilities with qibla marked.	Airport operating hours

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Busan — Mosques and Prayer Rooms

Busan Al-Fatah Mosque

Category	Details
Official Name	Busan Masjid / Busan Al-Fatah Mosque (부산성원)
Address	34-10 Bosu-dong Jung-gu Busan
Nearest Subway	Line 1 Bosu-dong Station — 5-minute walk
Phone	+82-51-245-2270
Five Daily Prayers	All five daily prayers held in congregation
Jumu’ah Friday Prayer	Held every Friday — approximately 1:00 PM. Arrive 30 minutes early.
Women’s Section	Available — separate prayer area
Wudu Facilities	Available for men and women
Nearby Halal	Several halal restaurants in the Bosu-dong area near the mosque. Pakistani and Indian restaurants within 5-minute walk.
Parking	Very limited — use public transportation

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Busan University Prayer Rooms

University	Area	Details
Busan University of Foreign Studies	Busanjin-gu	Musallah available. Large international Muslim student population. Contact international student office.
Pusan National University	Geumjeong-gu	Prayer space available through Muslim student association. Contact international student center.
Dong-A University	Busanjin-gu	Multi-faith space available. Contact university for access.

Daegu — Mosque and Prayer Rooms

Daegu Islamic Center

Category	Details
Official Name	Daegu Islamic Center (대구이슬람교센터)
Address	Daegu area — contact Korea Muslim Federation for exact current address
Phone	Contact through Korea Muslim Federation: +82-2-793-6908
Five Daily Prayers	Prayer times available. Contact center for current schedule.
Jumu’ah Friday Prayer	Held every Friday
Community	Active Muslim community of workers students and families. Regular community events and Islamic education programs.
Nearby Halal	Limited halal restaurants — ask at the Islamic Center for current halal food recommendations in the Daegu area.

Other Daegu Prayer Facilities

Location	Details
Keimyung University Prayer Room	Dalseo-gu Daegu. Prayer space for Muslim students. Contact international student office for access.
Kyungpook National University	Buk-gu Daegu. Muslim student community may have prayer arrangements. Contact international student center.

Gwangju — Mosque and Prayer Room

Name	Address	Details
Gwangju Islamic Center	Gwangju metropolitan area — contact Korea Muslim Federation for current location	Serves the Muslim community in the Gwangju and Jeolla province region. Five daily prayers held. Contact KMF for current schedule and directions.
Chonnam National University	Buk-gu Gwangju	Prayer space available through Muslim student association. Active community of international Muslim students.

Incheon — Prayer Rooms

Incheon International Airport Prayer Rooms

Terminal	Location	Facilities	Hours
Terminal 1	Near Gate 26 — Departure Hall 3F	Dedicated prayer room with qibla direction marked. Separate male and female sections. Prayer mats available. Wudu can be performed at adjacent restrooms.	24 hours
Terminal 1 (Arrivals)	Near Arrivals Hall	Small prayer area near the arrivals section. Basic facilities. Useful for prayer immediately upon landing.	24 hours
Terminal 2	Near Gate 250 — Departure Hall 3F	Multi-faith prayer room. Qibla direction marked. Clean carpeted space. Adjacent restroom for wudu.	24 hours

Incheon City Prayer Facilities

Name	Location	Details
Incheon Islamic Center	Incheon metropolitan area	Community prayer space serving the Muslim community in Incheon. Contact Korea Muslim Federation for current address and prayer times.
Inha University	Namdong-gu Incheon	Prayer space available for Muslim students. Contact international student office for access and directions.

Jeju Island — Prayer Facilities

Jeju Island currently has no dedicated mosque or permanent Islamic center. Muslim travelers on Jeju must rely on the airport prayer room outdoor prayer at scenic spots and self-arranged prayer at accommodation.

Facility	Location	Details
Jeju International Airport Prayer Room	Jeju International Airport terminal building	Multi-faith prayer room inside the airport terminal. Qibla direction marked. Use upon arrival and before departure from Jeju. Wudu available at adjacent restrooms.
Jeju City Outdoor Prayer Spots	Throughout Jeju	Beautiful outdoor prayer locations include waterfront parks near Jeju Harbor quiet areas at Hallasan trailheads and coastal viewpoints. Carry a prayer mat at all times for spontaneous prayer at scenic spots.
Jeju Muslim Community Gatherings	Varies — contact KMF	The Jeju Muslim community occasionally organizes Jumu’ah Friday prayers at rented community halls. Contact the Korea Muslim Federation at +82-2-793-6908 for current Jeju Jumu’ah arrangements during your visit dates.

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Other Korean Cities — Prayer Facilities

City	Facility	Address / Location	Details
Daejeon	Daejeon Islamic Center	Daejeon metropolitan area — contact KMF for current address	Community prayer space. Five daily prayers. Active Muslim student population from KAIST and local universities.
Ulsan	Ulsan Islamic Center	Ulsan metropolitan area — contact KMF for current address	Serves the Muslim industrial worker community in Ulsan. Regular prayer times available.
Suwon	Suwon Islamic Center	Suwon-si Gyeonggi-do — contact KMF for current address	Prayer space serving the Muslim community near Samsung Electronics Suwon campus.
Cheonan	Cheonan Islamic Center	Cheonan-si South Chungcheong Province	Community musallah. Contact KMF for current details.
Gimhae	Gimhae Islamic Center	Gimhae-si South Gyeongsang Province	Community prayer space near Busan/Gimhae Airport. Contact KMF.
Sejong City	Government Complex Prayer Room	Sejong Special Self-Governing City	Multi-faith prayer room available at the government complex area. Contact Sejong City international center.

Korea Muslim Federation — Your Central Contact

Category	Details
Organization	Korea Muslim Federation (한국이슬람교 federation)
Headquarters	Located at the Seoul Central Mosque complex
Address	39 Usadan-ro 10-gil Yongsan-gu Seoul
Phone	+82-2-793-6908
Services	Information about mosques and prayer rooms across Korea. Jumu’ah prayer arrangements at locations without permanent mosques. Ramadan community support. Halal certification. Community events and Islamic education.
When to Contact	When visiting a Korean city not listed above. When you need current Jumu’ah prayer arrangements for a specific city. When planning an extended stay in a Korean city without a mosque. When seeking halal food recommendations for a specific Korean region.

Qibla Direction Across Korea

The qibla direction (toward Mecca) from anywhere in South Korea is approximately 250 to 255 degrees — roughly southwest. This means when praying in Korea you should face the southwestern part of the sky. The exact degree varies slightly depending on your specific location — use a qibla compass app (Muslim Pro or Qibla Connect) for precision at each location.

Qibla Direction by Korean City

City	Qibla Direction (Degrees)	Simple Direction
Seoul	Approximately 252 degrees	Face southwest — toward Incheon and the Yellow Sea
Busan	Approximately 253 degrees	Face southwest — toward the Korea Strait
Jeju	Approximately 250 degrees	Face southwest — toward the South China Sea
Daegu	Approximately 253 degrees	Face southwest
Gwangju	Approximately 251 degrees	Face southwest — toward the Yellow Sea
Incheon Airport	Approximately 251 degrees	Face southwest — toward the Yellow Sea
Gyeongju	Approximately 253 degrees	Face southwest

How to Find Prayer Rooms Without This Guide

If you find yourself in a Korean city or area not covered in this directory the following methods help you locate prayer space quickly.

Muslim Pro App Mosque Finder: Open Muslim Pro and tap the mosque icon to find nearby mosques and prayer rooms based on your GPS location. The app shows the nearest mosque with distance and direction. This works across all of Korea including rural areas.
Google Maps Search: Search “mosque” or “masjid” or “Islamic center” on Google Maps. While less comprehensive than Korean apps for Korean locations Google Maps lists most permanent mosques and Islamic centers across Korea.
Naver Map Search: Search “이슬람” (Islam) or “모스크” (mosque) or “성원” (seongwon — Korean word for mosque) on Naver Map for the most up-to-date Korean-language listings of prayer facilities.
Contact Korea Muslim Federation: Call +82-2-793-6908 during business hours for information about prayer facilities in any Korean city. Staff speak Korean Arabic and English.
Ask at Korean Universities: If near a Korean university with an international student population contact the international student office and ask about Muslim prayer facilities. Many universities maintain prayer rooms that are not listed in any public directory.
Korean Hotel Concierge: Five-star hotel concierges can often arrange a quiet private room for prayer upon request. Simply ask the front desk: “Is there a quiet room where I can pray?” — most international hotels accommodate this request without hesitation.
Multi-Faith Spaces at Airports and Stations: Korea’s major airports (Incheon Gimhae Jeju) and some large KTX stations have multi-faith prayer rooms. Look for the multi-faith symbol or ask at the information desk.

Prayer Tips for Traveling Across Korea

Combine prayers during long travel: Islamic jurisprudence permits combining Dhuhr with Asr and Maghrib with Isha during travel. This is especially practical when on KTX trains or long bus journeys between Korean cities. Pray Dhuhr and Asr together before boarding and Maghrib and Isha together upon arrival.
Prayer on KTX trains: If a prayer time falls during your KTX journey perform a seated prayer in your chair. Face the qibla direction using your phone compass and pray silently. The train’s movement is acceptable for seated travel prayer. Alternatively wait until you arrive at your destination station and pray in the station area.
Prayer at KTX stations: Major KTX stations (Seoul Station Yongsan Station Busan Station Daejeon Station) have wide corridors quiet corners and restroom facilities for wudu. Step into a quiet area of the station platform or waiting room for a brief prayer.
Carry prayer essentials at all times: A compact foldable prayer mat a compass or qibla app and a small water bottle for wudu should be in your day bag throughout your Korean trip. This ensures you can pray anywhere at any time without searching for facilities.
Outdoor prayer etiquette in Korea: When praying outdoors at parks beaches or mountain trails choose a clean flat area at least 30 meters from main pathways. Korean people are generally respectful of personal space and will not disturb you during prayer. Some may pause curiously but this is friendly curiosity not disrespect.
Wudu with limited water: When water is scarce or inconvenient Korean wet wipes (available at every convenience store for 1,000 to 2,000 KRW) can be used for tayammum (dry ablution) as a temporary alternative. This is acceptable when clean water for wudu is not readily accessible during active sightseeing.

Ramadan and Eid Facilities Across Korea

Ramadan at Seoul Central Mosque

Daily iftar: Community iftar meals provided every evening during Ramadan at the mosque. Free of charge funded by community donations.
Taraweeh: Taraweeh prayers held every night after Isha. Typically 8 rak’ahs plus 3 Witr. Duration approximately 60 to 90 minutes.
Last 10 nights: Extended Tahajjud and itikaf arrangements available for men. Register with mosque administration in advance.

Ramadan at Busan Masjid

Daily iftar: Community iftar available — smaller than Seoul but warm and welcoming.
Taraweeh: Nightly Taraweeh prayers at the mosque.
Community: Smaller but tight-knit community. Pakistani Bangladeshi and Indonesian workers and students make up the majority of worshippers.

Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha

Seoul Central Mosque: Multiple Eid prayer sessions to accommodate several thousand worshippers. Sessions typically at 7:00 AM 8:30 AM and 10:00 AM. Arrive 45 minutes early for your preferred session. The Eid prayer spills out onto Usadan-ro street when the mosque fills.
Busan Masjid: Eid prayer held in the morning. Contact the mosque for exact session times.
Daegu Islamic Center: Eid prayer held. Contact center for session times.
Other cities: Muslims in cities without permanent mosques may organize Eid prayers at rented community halls. Contact the Korea Muslim Federation for Eid prayer arrangements in your city.

Frequently Asked Questions About Mosques and Prayer Rooms in Korea

How many mosques are there in South Korea?

South Korea has approximately 15 to 20 permanent mosques and Islamic centers spread across the country with the Seoul Central Mosque being the largest and most prominent. Beyond permanent mosques there are numerous prayer rooms at universities airports shopping malls and community spaces bringing the total number of prayer facilities to over 50 across the country. The number is gradually increasing as Korea’s Muslim population grows through international students workers and Korean converts to Islam. The Korea Muslim Federation maintains the most current directory of all mosques and prayer rooms in the country and can provide up-to-date information for any location in Korea.

Is there a mosque on Jeju Island?

There is currently no permanent mosque on Jeju Island. The Jeju Muslim community is small but active and occasionally organizes Friday Jumu’ah prayers at rented community halls — contact the Korea Muslim Federation at +82-2-793-6908 before your Jeju trip to learn about current Jumu’ah arrangements during your visit dates. For daily prayers on Jeju use the multi-faith prayer room at Jeju International Airport upon arrival and departure and perform other prayers at your accommodation or at outdoor locations such as quiet coastal parks and Hallasan trailhead areas. Many Muslim travelers bring a portable prayer mat and pray at Jeju’s beautiful scenic spots — praying with a view of the volcanic coastline or Hallasan Mountain is a unique spiritual experience specific to the island.

Can non-Korean Muslims visit Seoul Central Mosque?

Absolutely. The Seoul Central Mosque welcomes all Muslims regardless of nationality ethnicity or language. The mosque is one of the most internationally diverse spaces in Seoul — on any given Friday you will find worshippers from over 30 countries including Pakistan Indonesia Malaysia Turkey Bangladesh India Egypt Morocco Nigeria and many more. Korean converts to Islam are also a growing and active part of the community. Tourists are welcome to attend all five daily prayers Jumu’ah Friday prayer and all special events including Ramadan iftar and Eid prayers. The mosque operates an open-door policy — simply walk in remove your shoes and enter the prayer hall. If you need assistance approach any community member or the mosque office on the ground floor.

Are there halal restaurants near every mosque in Korea?

Halal restaurants are most abundant near the Seoul Central Mosque on Usadan-ro Itaewon where multiple halal restaurants halal butcher shops and halal grocery stores operate within a 5-minute walk. The Busan Masjid in Bosu-dong also has halal restaurants within walking distance. For other Korean cities with Islamic centers the halal food situation varies — Daegu Gwangju and smaller cities may have limited or no dedicated halal restaurants near the mosque. In these cases the mosque community members are the best source of local halal food recommendations. Additionally every major Korean city has seafood restaurants where halal-compatible fish and seafood dishes can be ordered. Convenience stores near any mosque will carry halal-friendly items such as tuna rice triangles seaweed snacks and fruit.

What should I wear when visiting a Korean mosque?

Dress modestly when visiting any Korean mosque. Men should wear long pants (not shorts) and a shirt that covers the shoulders. Women should wear loose-fitting clothing that covers the arms legs and hair with a headscarf. If you arrive at the mosque in summer shorts or revealing clothing the mosque may have spare modest clothing or prayer garments available — ask at the entrance. Remove your shoes before entering the prayer hall — shoe racks are provided at the entrance. The Seoul Central Mosque provides shoe storage at the entrance of the men’s and women’s sections. Socks can be worn inside the prayer hall.

Can women visit Korean mosques?

Yes. All Korean mosques have separate women’s prayer sections. The Seoul Central Mosque has a dedicated women’s floor above the main men’s prayer hall with its own entrance wudu facilities and prayer space. Women are welcome to attend all five daily prayers Jumu’ah Friday prayer and special events including Ramadan iftar and Eid prayers. The women’s section at the Seoul Central Mosque can become crowded during Jumu’ah and Ramadan — arrive early to secure a comfortable spot. Nursing mothers may find the women’s wudu area adjacent space suitable for brief nursing if needed.

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Knowing where to pray in Korea is not just a logistical convenience — it is the foundation that makes every other aspect of your Korean trip possible. When you know that the Seoul Central Mosque is a 10-minute walk from Itaewon Station when you know that the COEX Mall has a prayer room on B2 when you know that Incheon Airport has prayer rooms in both terminals and when you know that the Korea Muslim Federation is just a phone call away for any city you visit — the entire map of Korea opens up before you with confidence. Every halal restaurant every cherry blossom path every mountain summit every palace courtyard becomes accessible because you never have to wonder where your next prayer will be performed. Carry this directory with you save the Korea Muslim Federation number in your phone download Muslim Pro and step into Korea knowing that from the moment you land at Incheon to the moment you depart from whichever terminal your five daily prayers are covered from Fajr to Isha across the entire Korean peninsula. Assalamu alaikum — and welcome to Korea.

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