Kim Jong Un uses ‘perfect’ armored car gift from Putin for first time, DPRK says



News Kim Jong Un uses ‘perfect’ armored car gift from Putin for first time, DPRK says Statement by North Korean leader’s sister holds up ‘trustworthy’ Aurus Senat as symbol of growing bilateral cooperation Colin Zwirko March 16, 2024 SHARE COPY LINK FACEBOOK X LINKEDIN MASTODON Kim Jong Un stepping out of Putin's Aurus Senat during their summit in Sept. 2023 \| Image: Kremlin (Sept. 13, 2023) North Korean leader Kim Jong Un used an armored car he recently received from Russian leader Vladimir Putin for the first time on Friday, Kim’s sister said via state media Saturday, holding up the gift as a symbol of the countries’ growing cooperation. The DPRK leader reportedly used it to ride to the opening ceremony of the Kangdong Greenhouse Farm near Pyongyang, where he appeared with his daughter. It’s unclear if he also used it to attend military drills the same day. North Korean leader Kim Jong Un used an armored car he recently received from Russian leader Vladimir Putin for the first time on Friday, Kim’s sister said via state media Saturday, holding up the gift as a symbol of the countries’ growing cooperation. The DPRK leader reportedly used it to ride to the opening ceremony of the Kangdong Greenhouse Farm near Pyongyang, where he appeared with his daughter. It’s unclear if he also used it to attend military drills the same day. Try unlimited access Only $1 for four weeks Unlimited access to all of NK News: reporting, investigations, analysis Year-one discount if you continue past $1 trial period 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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Kim Jong Un uses ‘perfect’ armored car gift from Putin for first time, DPRK says

Statement by North Korean leader’s sister holds up ‘trustworthy’ Aurus Senat as symbol of growing bilateral cooperation

Colin Zwirko March 16, 2024

Kim Jong Un uses ‘perfect’ armored car gift from Putin for first time, DPRK says

Kim Jong Un stepping out of Putin's Aurus Senat during their summit in Sept. 2023 | Image: Kremlin (Sept. 13, 2023)

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un used an armored car he recently received from Russian leader Vladimir Putin for the first time on Friday, Kim’s sister said via state media Saturday, holding up the gift as a symbol of the countries’ growing cooperation.

The DPRK leader reportedly used it to ride to the opening ceremony of the Kangdong Greenhouse Farm near Pyongyang, where he appeared with his daughter. It’s unclear if he also used it to attend military drills the same day.

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