Yes, Islam has been growing in Korea, particularly over the last two decades.
Growth Factors
The increase in the Muslim population in Korea is primarily attributed to:
- Increased Migration: A surge in migrants from South Asia, the Middle East, and Africa to South Korea.
- Specific Time Period: The most significant growth occurred between 2001 and 2011.
- Global Events: The events of 9/11 acted as a major determinant in this increase.
In the last 20 years, the flow of migrants to South Korea from such regions as South Asia, the Middle East, and Africa increased the number of Muslims in Korea fivefold, especially between 2001-2011. It can be said that one of the major determinants of this increase was the incident of 9/11.
