Korean American National Coordinating Council

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The Korean American National Coordinating Council (Korean재미동포전국연합회) is an American 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization headquartered in Englewood Cliffs,[1] its know been the largest organization of Koreans residing in the United States with relationship with North Korea.[2]

Korean American National Coordinating Council
재미동포전국연합회
AbbreviationKANCC
Formation1997
Founded atNew York
TypeNonprofit, NGO
HeadquartersEnglewood Cliffs, New Jersey
Location
Official language
Korean and English
LeaderYun Gil-sang
Budget (2018)
$2.27k USD
Websitehttp://www.kancc.org/

History

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This organization was founded by various organizations of Koreans in United States in New York in 1997.[2] Prior to this, the organization "Korean Family and National Federation" was established in 1992 to organize groups of Korean-Americans to travel to North Korea.[3]

Activities

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They own a news website "Minjok Tongshin", which has been accused of being a North Korean propaganda website and promoting anti-semitism.[4]

In 2018 they performed the concert “Peace Korea Concert” of Korean traditional music at the Kaufman Music Center.[5][unreliable source?][6]

Controversies

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In August 2015, the organization has been investigated for tax evasion by participating in prohibited activities.[7]

References

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  1. ^ Roberts, Andrea Suozzo, Alec Glassford, Ash Ngu, Brandon (May 9, 2013). "Korean American National Coordinating Council Inc - Nonprofit Explorer". ProPublica. Retrieved June 23, 2024.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
  2. ^ a b 美國내 종북(從北)단체:. 뉴데일리. Retrieved November 29, 2020.
  3. ^ [기획 인터뷰] 재미동포전국연합회 주남훈 워싱턴 지부장. Radio Free Asia. Retrieved November 29, 2020.
  4. ^ "Pro-North Korean website in Los Angeles promotes anti-Semitism". Jewish Journal. July 12, 2017. Retrieved November 29, 2020.
  5. ^ "Fronting for the DPRK: The Kaufman Music Center". Useful Stooges. April 5, 2017. Retrieved November 29, 2020.
  6. ^ Martin, Jonathan Cheng and Timothy W. (September 27, 2016). "Duped New York Concert Audience Gives Standing Ovation to North Korean Propaganda". Wall Street Journal. ISSN 0099-9660. Retrieved November 29, 2020.
  7. ^ "N.Y. nonprofit under investigation for tax evasion, North Korea activities". UPI. Retrieved August 23, 2021.