Seoul Central Mosque Mosque

Address: 10 Usadan-ro 10-gil, Itaewon 1(il)-dong, Yongsan-gu, Seoul 04349, South Korea

Website: http://seoulmosque.org/ (Korean)

Hours: Open for worship; visitor access varies (typically daylight hours outside prayer times)

Admission: Free entry to mosque; donations accepted

Seoul Central Mosque is the principal mosque in South Korea, located in the Itaewon neighbourhood of Seoul and serving the city’s Muslim community for worship and community activities. It is the first large mosque established in the country and functions as a focal point for Islamic practice in Seoul.

The mosque complex includes a prayer hall, community facilities and spaces for religious education and social events, and it holds regular Friday prayers and services during Islamic observances. The building also serves as a contact point for Muslim visitors and expatriates in the city.

Constructed in the 1970s with international assistance, the mosque has been an active religious and cultural institution since opening and supports both local and visiting Muslim populations. It also accommodates non-Muslim visitors outside of prayer times for cultural and educational purposes.

The mosque is situated in the Itaewon area of central Seoul, a neighbourhood known for international shops, restaurants and proximity to Namsan and central transport links.

• First major mosque in South Korea: Opened in the mid-1970s with funding from several Muslim-majority countries, it remains the principal mosque serving Seoul’s Muslim community and visitors.

From Itaewon Station (Seoul Subway Line 6), take Exit 1 and walk about 5-10 minutes south toward Usadan-ro. The mosque is easy to reach on foot from central Itaewon and nearby bus stops.

• Visit during Friday prayers for the full experience of the mosque's role in Seoul's Muslim community, but be respectful of worshippers and photography restrictions.
• The mosque is located in Itaewon - combine a visit with a walk along nearby multicultural restaurants.
• Check signage for visiting hours; non-Muslim visitors are welcome outside prayer times.