Korean American National Coordinating Council
Non-profit in the United States
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The Korean American National Coordinating Council (Korean: 재미동포전국연합회) is an American 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization headquartered in Englewood Cliffs.[1] It is currently the largest organization of Koreans residing in the United States with ties to 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 | $2.27k USD (2018) |
| Website | www |
History
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][unreliable source?][6]
Controversies
In August 2015, the organization has been investigated for tax evasion by participating in prohibited activities.[7]