Kim Jong-un adding multiple luxury mansions to his property portfolio, here's what we know

Published on October 25, 2022 at 2:11 PM by Luan Trimi

Kim Jong-un is reportedly expanding his luxurious estates while his people lack basic necessities and are floundering in poverty.

Kim Jong-un builds new mansions, meanwhile his people are starving

According to a report by TheTelegraph, Kim Jong-unhas been busy building new mansions and expanding his ownership of luxury complexes.

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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.

In 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.

The 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.

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Kim himself warned last year his people for an impending famine that is similar to the one the country experienced in the 90s.

The 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.

Sources 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’

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