Coasting by sanctions? A first look inside Kim Jong Un’s luxury Toyota tour bus



Analysis Coasting by sanctions? A first look inside Kim Jong Un’s luxury Toyota tour bus New North Korean TV documentary reveals interior shots of Toyota Coaster bus likely customized in China Colin Zwirko April 8, 2022 SHARE COPY LINK FACEBOOK X LINKEDIN MASTODON Kim Jong Un looks out the window of his custom Toyota Coaster bus at the Komdok mining town during a visit in Oct. 2020 \| Image: KCTV (April 4, 2022) North Korean leader Kim Jong Un imported a luxurious Toyota Coaster bus likely customized in China, NK News analysis of footage aired during a new state TV documentary shows, providing more clues about possible sanctions-busting trade networks. A short clip in the film shows Kim seated in a plush chair inside the bus in front of a desk fitted with a pop-up TV screen, with his top officials behind him, during an Oct. 2020 tour of flood damage in the northern Komdok region. North Korean leader Kim Jong Un imported a luxurious Toyota Coaster bus likely customized in China, NK News analysis of footage aired during a new state TV documentary shows, providing more clues about possible sanctions-busting trade networks. A short clip in the film shows Kim seated in a plush chair inside the bus in front of a desk fitted with a pop-up TV screen, with his top officials behind him, during an Oct. 2020 tour of flood damage in the northern Komdok region. Become a member for less than $5.75 per week. Unlimited access to all of NK News: reporting, investigations, analysis The NK News Daily Update, an email newsletter to keep you in the loop Searchable archive of all content, photo galleries, special columns Contact NK News reporters with tips or requests for reporting Get unlimited access to all NK News content, including original reporting, investigations, and analyses by our team of DPRK experts. Subscribe now All major cards accepted. No commitments – you can cancel any time. © Korea Risk Group. All rights reserved. No part of this content may be reproduced, distributed, or used for commercial purposes without prior written permission from Korea Risk Group. Get the Daily Update Start your day with the North Korea stories that matter most – as selected by And how should we address you in correspondence? One more step! Please check your inbox, for an email we just sent you, and click on the confirmation message in it to get subscribed to our Daily News Update. Trending

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Coasting by sanctions? A first look inside Kim Jong Un’s luxury Toyota tour bus

New North Korean TV documentary reveals interior shots of Toyota Coaster bus likely customized in China

Colin Zwirko April 8, 2022

Coasting by sanctions? A first look inside Kim Jong Un’s luxury Toyota tour bus

Kim Jong Un looks out the window of his custom Toyota Coaster bus at the Komdok mining town during a visit in Oct. 2020 | Image: KCTV (April 4, 2022)

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un imported a luxurious Toyota Coaster bus likely customized in China, NK News analysis of footage aired during a new state TV documentary shows, providing more clues about possible sanctions-busting trade networks.

A short clip in the film shows Kim seated in a plush chair inside the bus in front of a desk fitted with a pop-up TV screen, with his top officials behind him, during an Oct. 2020 tour of flood damage in the northern Komdok region.

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