"Kim Jong Un Drives Putin's Luxury Gift, Strengthening North Korea-Russia Ties"

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un took his first ride in a luxury car gifted to him by Russian President Vladimir Putin, showcasing the deepening relationship between the two countries. The high-end Aurus Senat limousine, a symbol of the growing ties between Pyongyang and Moscow, was used by Kim for the first time, drawing attention to the close DPRK-Russia friendship. The luxury car, a violation of UN sanctions according to South Korea, adds to the increasing closeness between North Korea and Russia amid concerns about North Korea's weapons programs and Russia's invasion of Ukraine.