Muslim-Friendly Korea: Halal Food, Prayer Rooms and Travel Tips

An abundant spread of halal-certified Korean dishes on a traditional wooden table in Seoul, featuring halal bulgogi, golden Korean fried chicken, colourful banchan in ceramic bowls, steaming doenjang jjigae, and freshly made kimbap rolls.

Muslim-friendly Korea is becoming easier to explore than before, but it should not be described as a fully halal-friendly destination. Muslim travelers can now find more halal-certified restaurants, Muslim-friendly dining guides, prayer rooms and travel information, especially in Seoul and major tourist areas. Still, visitors should check restaurant categories, ingredients, alcohol use and certification carefully. … Read more