Increased by Two Pig Heads... Deep Conflict Over Construction of Daegu Islamic Temple
Pig Head in Alley of Islamic Temple Construction Site... Muslim Hate Expression
Conflict Continues Between Building Owner, Civic Groups, and Some Local Residents
On the afternoon of the 8th, a new pig's head was placed in the alley of the Islamic temple construction site in Daehyeon-dong, Buk-gu, Daegu. Photo by Yonhap News Agency (provided by the Islamic Temple Peaceful Resolution Committee)
View original image[Asia Economy Reporter Yoon Seul-gi] An additional pig's head, used in traditional Korean rituals, has been placed near the construction site of the Daegu Islamic Center. This reflects the deepening conflict between some residents of Daehyeon-dong and the building owner regarding the Islamic center's construction.
According to local human rights organizations on the 9th, a pig's head was placed in an alley leading to the Islamic center construction site in Daehyeon-dong, Buk-gu, Daegu. Including the previously placed one, there are now two pig's heads.
The pig's head first appeared on the 27th of last month in front of the gate of a house adjacent to the construction site. While pig's heads are used in Korean rituals, placing them to oppose construction can be seen as a form of hate expression from the Muslim perspective, as Islam considers the consumption of pork sinful.
The 'Daegu Islamic Center Peaceful Resolution Committee' requested the removal of the pig's heads, but resident A, who placed them, reportedly refused, stating it was their "last form of resistance." The Buk-gu office of Daegu City plans to investigate whether the location where the new pig's head was placed is private property.
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The conflict between local residents and the building owner began in December 2020 when construction of the Daehyeon-dong Islamic Center started. Residents collectively protested to the Buk-gu office citing property rights violations and noise issues, leading to an administrative order to halt construction. Although the Supreme Court ruled in September that the construction was lawful, opposition from some residents continues.
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