Kim Jong-un adding multiple luxury mansions to his property portfolio, here's what we know
Kim Jong-un is reportedly expanding his luxurious estates while his people lack basic necessities and are floundering in poverty.
According to a report by TheTelegraph, Kim Jong-unhas been busy building new mansions and expanding his ownership of luxury complexes.
Discover our latest podcast
Network of private resorts and estates
Kim Jong-un is said to own several private islands and luxury estates in picturesque parts of North Korea that are off-limits to the general public.
More under this adMore under this adIn addition to his properties, it is believed that Kim and his family indulge in a luxury lifestyle, enjoying top-ranged whisky, fine foods, and expensive cars.
According to The Telegraph, in 2021, Kim started the development of a four-storey tower with an excess of 21,000 square meters, while starting in early September a new mansion spanning over 2,300 square meters is being erected.
More under this adMore under this adThe construction is taking place in a private area at Yonphung Lake, which is not accessible by the general public and in which Kim already had a luxury complex.
The Sun reported earlier in September that Kim is building eight new mansions in order to confuse potential assassins.
Luxury despite widespread poverty and famine
The excessive lifestyle of the dictator comes at a steep price for the roughly 26 million North Koreans who are denied basic foods and goods.
More under this adMore under this ad
Kim himself warned last year his people for an impending famine that is similar to the one the country experienced in the 90s.
More under this adMore under this adThe famine crisis is believed to have led to the death of up to 3.5 million people in the pariah state.
The lavish lifestyle of the Kim dynasty, but also their decision to pursue the nuclear program has impoverished the country.
As a result, the country has been crippled by sweeping international sanctions which have hit ordinary people the most, while the ruling family continues to enjoy a lavish lifestyleand numerous riches.
More under this adMore under this adSources used:
-TheTelegraph: 'Kim Jong-un builds new mansions while North Korea starves'
-The Sun: 'KIM'S NEW HOMES Kim Jong-un builds eight new mansions so that would-be assassins never know where to find him’
Read more:
⋙ Kim Jong-un's unusual outfit has him trending on social media (PHOTO)
⋙ Kim Jong-un reportedly studied in Switzerland for four years, here's what we know
⋙ Kim Jong-un 'personally supervising' nuclear drills in North Korea