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