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]
재미동포전국연합회 | |
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| Abbreviation | KANCC |
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| Formation | 1997 |
| Founded at | New York |
| Type | Nonprofit, NGO |
| Headquarters | Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey |
| Location | |
Official language | Korean and English |
| Leader | Yun Gil-sang |
Budget (2018) | $2.27k USD |
| Website | http://www.kancc.org/ |
History
editThis 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
editThey 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
editIn August 2015, the organization has been investigated for tax evasion by participating in prohibited activities.[7]
References
edit- ^ 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) - ^ a b 美國내 종북(從北)단체:. 뉴데일리. Retrieved November 29, 2020.
- ^ [기획 인터뷰] 재미동포전국연합회 주남훈 워싱턴 지부장. Radio Free Asia. Retrieved November 29, 2020.
- ^ "Pro-North Korean website in Los Angeles promotes anti-Semitism". Jewish Journal. July 12, 2017. Retrieved November 29, 2020.
- ^ "Fronting for the DPRK: The Kaufman Music Center". Useful Stooges. April 5, 2017. Retrieved November 29, 2020.
- ^ 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.
- ^ "N.Y. nonprofit under investigation for tax evasion, North Korea activities". UPI. Retrieved August 23, 2021.