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Kim Jong Un adds Cadillac SUV to growing luxury car collection

North Korean leader appears to obtain new vehicles after warning nation to expect increasing economic challenges

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un appeared to use a new Cadillac SUV during his inspection of a missile test on Tuesday, according to NK News analysis of state media.

The acquisition of a vehicle resembling a new Cadillac Escalade is just the latest in a recent luxury car shopping spree by the head of the socialist nation, after Kim appeared using new Maybach and Lexus limousines and SUVs since last November. 

Even as Kim’s expensive car collection has grown, he warned the North Korean people to expect “ever-increasing [economic] challenges and difficulties” this year and apologizedin February for