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

The video includes numerous shots of one limousine as it slowly drives past the camera and, although blurry, the distinctive Mercedes-Benz S-Class headlight, under light and radiator grill all clearly visible.

“I believe these are Mercedes S600 armored limos. The S600 has a V12,