Company that produces luxury limos used by Kim Jong-un have no idea how he got them
A German car manufacturer that makes armoured limousines used by Kim Jong-un says it has no business dealings with North Korea.
Daimler says it has no idea how the hermit state leader got hold of the stretch limousines that he was pictured in during his visit to Russia this week.
Kim is often seen attending high profile events in the limousines, including his two previous summits with Donald Trump in Vietnam in February and last year.
The cars are banned under UN sanctions aimed at the denuclearisation of the North Korean peninsular.
However, Kim had a Mercedes Maybach S600 Pullman Guard and a Mercedes Maybach S62 waiting for him as he arrived at Vladivostok Station.
The North Korean leader has been in Russia this week for talks with President Vladimir Putin.
Daimler spokeswoman Silke Mockert said: ‘We have absolutely no idea how those vehicles were delivered to North Korea’
‘For Daimler, the correct export of products in conformance with the law is a fundamental principle of responsible entrepreneurial activity.’
Daimler sells goods and services to almost every country in the world - but North Korea is not an official customer.
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Ms Mockert continued: ‘Our company has had no business connections with North Korea for far more than 15 years now and strictly complies with EU and US embargoes.
‘To prevent deliveries to North Korea and to any of its embassies worldwide, Daimler has implemented a comprehensive export-control process.
‘Sales of vehicles by third parties, especially of used vehicles, are beyond our control and responsibility.’
According to the company, the Mercedes-Benz Pullman limousines offer passengers ‘a superbly appointed setting for discreet meetings’.
The description of the car says occupants can remain ‘fully in touch with the rest of the world while enjoying the luxury and comfort of their own very special place in it’.
