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While the Chon Duis Chungu Party retains its history as a prominent religious movement, the General Association of Korean Residents in Japan—a non-governmental organization—further complicates the political landscape. Known as "Chongryon," it claims to represent North Korean interests abroad but is essentially an extension of the regime. With connections to numerous activities in Japan—including controversial gambling operations—its representation in the SPA as a "party" illustrates the lengths to which North Korea will go to project internal credibility.
Similarly, the so-called Anti-Imperialist National Democratic Front, although not active in South Korea, also exists within the DPRK as a means of presenting a united front against perceived external threats.