New Land Rover SUV spotted in North Korean capital this year, UN report says



News New Land Rover SUV spotted in North Korean capital this year, UN report says Company denies it sold the SUV to Pyongyang, while appearance points to DPRK’s continued appetite for luxury vehicles Chad O'Carroll October 31, 2023 SHARE COPY LINK FACEBOOK X LINKEDIN MASTODON A Land Rover Defender 110 on dirt road \| Image: Pexels, edited by NK News A modern and newly delivered Land Rover Defender SUV appeared on the streets of Pyongyang earlier this year, according to a new U.N. report. In its latest midterm report, the U.N. Panel of Experts overseeing North Korea sanctions violations stated that it has seen photos of the Land Rover Defender in the DPRK capital in Jan. 2023, though it did not publish the photos. A modern and newly delivered Land Rover Defender SUV appeared on the streets of Pyongyang earlier this year, according to a new U.N. report. In its latest midterm report, the U.N. Panel of Experts overseeing North Korea sanctions violations stated that it has seen photos of the Land Rover Defender in the DPRK capital in Jan. 2023, though it did not publish the photos. 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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New Land Rover SUV spotted in North Korean capital this year, UN report says

Company denies it sold the SUV to Pyongyang, while appearance points to DPRK’s continued appetite for luxury vehicles

Chad O'Carroll October 31, 2023

New Land Rover SUV spotted in North Korean capital this year, UN report says

A Land Rover Defender 110 on dirt road | Image: Pexels, edited by NK News

A modern and newly delivered Land Rover Defender SUV appeared on the streets of Pyongyang earlier this year, according to a new U.N. report.

In its latest midterm report, the U.N. Panel of Experts overseeing North Korea sanctions violations stated that it has seen photos of the Land Rover Defender in the DPRK capital in Jan. 2023, though it did not publish the photos.

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