stepping stone) is a nonprofit and nongovernmental 501(c)(3) advocacy organization of Koreans residing in the United States and Canada.

[3] Some Korean-language newspapers in New York City have claimed that the organization is controlled by North Korea, which its founder has denied.

[5] In the early 2000s, the group took a vocal stance against the U.S. invasion of Iraq, and organized teach-ins and protests against the war.

[3][4] This drew criticisms from some in the Korean American community in New York City, who labelled the group anti-American.

[6] Nodutdol has also participated in campaigns organized by United for Peace and Justice,[6][7] the International Action Center,[6][8] Korean Americans for Fair Trade,[6][7] Korean Americans for Peace,[citation needed] People's Justice for Community Control and Police Accountability,[7] and A.N.S.W.E.R.