Korean American National Coordinating Council

The Korean American National Coordinating Council (Korean: 재미동포전국연합회) 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

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

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][6]

Controversies

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

References
  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. 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.
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