Mosques & Prayer Rooms in Busan, Gimhae and Ulsan: Where to Pray and How to Get There
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Finding a place to pray is one of the first things many Muslim students look for. Here are the mosques and prayer rooms in the Busan area, with addresses, how to get there, and a map link for each one.
Busan
Busan Al-Fatah Mosque (한국이슬람교 부산성원)
Busan's main mosque, open since 1980. It is the center of Busan's Muslim community and the main place for Friday (Jumu'ah) prayer.
- Address: 113-13 Geumdan-ro, Geumjeong-gu, Busan (부산 금정구 금단로 113-13)
- Phone: 051-518-9991
- Getting there: Busan Metro Line 1, Dusil Station (두실역), Exit 8, then about a 6 to 10-minute walk.
- Nearby: halal shops and restaurants in the Namsan-dong area around the mosque.
Sasang Islamic Center (사상 이슬람센터)
A community prayer center in Sasang, popular with Pakistani residents.
- Address: 2F, 34 Gwangjang-ro 37beon-gil, Sasang-gu, Busan (부산 사상구 광장로37번길 34, 2층)
- Getting there: in the Sasang Station area (Line 2 and the Busan-Gimhae Light Rail). Search the Korean address in Naver Map for the walking route.
University prayer rooms
Several Busan universities have Muslim prayer rooms for students. Ask your international office or Muslim student group for the exact room and opening hours.
| University | Where (as listed by Visit Busan) |
|---|---|
| Pusan National University (PNU) | PNU Islamic Center, Ungbigwan Dormitory A, Room 906 |
| Pukyong National University (PKNU) | Muslim prayer room, Daeyeon campus |
| Silla University | Global Center |
| Youngsan University (Haeundae) | Muslim prayer room, basement level |
Visit Busan also lists community prayer centers in Noksan (Gangseo-gu), Jeonggwan (Gijang-gun) and Jangnim (Saha-gu).
Gimhae International Airport
The airport has a prayer room in the international terminal. Ask airport staff for the exact location when you arrive or before your flight.
Gimhae
Gimhae Mosque (김해성원)
Gimhae, right next to Busan, has a large foreign community, especially around its old downtown.
- Address: 1F, 7 Bunseong-ro 317beon-gil, Gimhae-si, Gyeongsangnam-do (경남 김해시 분성로317번길 7, 1층)
- Phone: 010-9563-0161
- Getting there: in downtown Gimhae. The Busan-Gimhae Light Rail runs through this area. Search the Korean address in Naver Map to find the nearest stop.
Ulsan
Ulsan has no mosque on the Korea Muslim Federation's official list, but there are community Islamic centers. Their details come from community directories and may be out of date, so please call or ask local students before you visit.
| Name | Address | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Bab-ur-Rahmah Ulsan Islamic Center 바블 라흐만 울산 이슬람센터 | 2F, 1603-5 Samsan-dong, Nam-gu 울산 남구 삼산동 1603-5, 2층 Map → | 010-4162-9211 |
| Ulsan Islamic Center 울산 이슬람센터 | 847-2 Mugeo-dong, Nam-gu 울산 남구 무거동 847-2 Map → | 010-5193-3345 |
| Al-Mina Ulsan Islamic Center 알 미나 울산 이슬람센터 | 1 Bukjin 5-gil, Dong-gu 울산 동구 북진5길 1 Map → | Not confirmed |
Visiting a mosque for the first time
- Dress modestly, and bring a scarf if you are a woman.
- Take off your shoes at the entrance.
- Friday is the busiest day. Arrive early for Jumu'ah.
- Many mosques have a notice board or group chat. It is a great way to meet other students and hear about halal shops and Ramadan iftars.
More for Muslim students
- Halal food in Busan: labels, restaurants and Korean words to check →
- 20 Korean phrases, including "I can't eat pork or alcohol" →
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