Locals Halt YouTuber Daud Kim’s South Korea Mosque Construction

Popular YouTuber and devout Muslim Daud Kim, previously known as Jay Kim, encountered unexpected resistance from local residents in Incheon, South Korea, regarding his initiative to build a mosque on Yeongjong Island.

Despite Kim’s sizable online following, with over 5.52 million YouTube subscribers and 3.5 million Instagram followers, his plans to establish a religious site faced staunch opposition from the surrounding community.

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Kim had secured a plot measuring 284.4 square meters for the mosque, for which he had agreed to pay 189.2 million won (approximately $136,500). Initially, Kim made a down payment of 20 million won, with the intention to complete the transaction the following month.

However, the project sparked controversy among local residents, leading to heightened tensions and concerns about the construction of the religious facility. The backlash ultimately led to the cancellation of the contract between Kim and the landowner, who cited a lack of awareness regarding Kim’s intentions to build a mosque on the property.

The sudden termination of the mosque project prompted Daud Kim to directly address the issue in a video statement posted on his social media platforms. In his statement, Kim aimed to clarify the circumstances surrounding the contract’s cancellation, expressing his disappointment and concern about the unforeseen turn of events.