Korean American National Coordinating Council

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Korean American National Coordinating Council
재미동포전국연합회
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AbbreviationKANCC
HeadquartersNew York
Official language
Korean and English
LeaderYun Gil-sang
Websitehttp://www.kancc.org/

The Korean American National Coordinating Council (Hangul: 재미동포전국연합회) is the largest nonprofit organization of Koreans residing in the United States with relationship with North Korea.[1]

History[]

This organization was founded by various organizations of Koreans in United States in New York in 1997.[1] 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.[2]

Activities[]

They own a news website "", which has been accused of being a North Korean propaganda website and promote anti-semitism.[3]

In 2018 they performed the concert “Peace Korea Concert” of Korean traditional music at the Kaufman Music Center.[4][5]

Controversies[]

In august 2015, the organization has been investigated for tax evasion by participating in prohibited activities.[6]

References[]

  1. ^ a b "美國내 종북(從北)단체:". 뉴데일리. Retrieved November 29, 2020.
  2. ^ "[기획 인터뷰] 재미동포전국연합회 주남훈 워싱턴 지부장". Radio Free Asia. Retrieved November 29, 2020.
  3. ^ "Pro-North Korean website in Los Angeles promotes anti-Semitism". Jewish Journal. July 12, 2017. Retrieved November 29, 2020.
  4. ^ usefulstooges (April 5, 2017). "Fronting for the DPRK: The Kaufman Music Center". Useful Stooges. Retrieved November 29, 2020.
  5. ^ 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.
  6. ^ "N.Y. nonprofit under investigation for tax evasion, North Korea activities". UPI. Retrieved August 23, 2021.
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