Is Islam banned in North Korea?

Is Islam banned in North Korea?

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Islam in North and South Korea

Islam (Korean: 이슬람교) is considered a minority religion in both South Korea and North Korea. The Muslim population primarily resides in cities like Seoul and Busan, where several mosques can be found across the nation. According to the Korea Muslim Federation, there are roughly 200,000 Muslims in South Korea, with a significant portion, around 70 to 80 percent, being foreign nationals.

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