Korea Muslim Federation

Korea Muslim Federation (KMF) is a Muslim organization established in 1967 in South Korea. The KMF oversees the Korean Muslim Students Association and the Korea Institute for Islamic Culture. The federation also supports a madrasa for Qur'anic education.

Korea Muslim Federation
AbbreviationKMF
Location
Websitewww.koreaislam.org

History

The organization was formed in 1966 and became registered as a judicial person in 1967 through the Korean Ministry of Culture and Information.[1]

Activities and functions

The focus of the organization is to manage the religious and community affairs of Korean Muslims, and to engage in charity and missionary work.[2] The organization works on setting up missionary centers in major cities, developing existing mosques, and training imams.[3] Information on Islam, local affairs and other relevant materials for Korean Muslims are also available.

See also

References
  1. Azad, Shirzad (2015). Koreans in the Persian Gulf: Policies and International Relations. Routledge. p. 49. ISBN 978-1-317-55212-3.
  2. 한국국제교류재단 (2011). Newsletter. Korea Foundation. p. 11.
  3. Hyde, Georgie D. M. (1988). South Korea: Education, Culture and Economy. Springer. p. 20. ISBN 978-1-349-10039-2.


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