Islam in Korea

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Islam (Korean: 이슬람교) is a minor religion in South Korea and North Korea. The Muslim community is centered in Seoul, Busan and Pyongyang. According to the Korea Muslim Federation, there are about 200,000 Muslims living in South Korea, and about 70 to 80 percent are settled foreigners, whereas North Korea hosts a negligible foreign Muslim population, presumably including Indonesian and Iranian diplomats. Seoul 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.

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