Brutal, reckless, and remarkably resilient, the Kim clan has ruled North Korea with an iron fist over three generations, transforming the once relatively prosperous country into an impoverished hermit kingdom.

At the helm of the communist nation since its inception in 1948, the notorious dynasty has lived in shameless luxury while most North Koreans endure unimaginable hardship, and has favoured splurging on nuclear weapons over feeding the nation's hungry masses.

Read on to chart the unstoppable rise of the Kims through the 76 years they've been in power, and discover the shocking details of their jaw-dropping wealth and extravagance. All dollar amounts in US dollars.