March 19, 2024
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On parade: luxury Mercedes limos spotted in North Korea

Mercedes limousines worth up to $2M each spotted at July military parade

Two Mercedes-Benz limousines have been spotted during a North Korean military parade, in what could constitute another violation of the international sanctions regime prohibiting the export of luxury goods to the DPRK.

State media footage from July 27 shows two new stretch limousines carrying large banners of Kim Il Sung and Kim Jong Il, surrounded by marching troops

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