South Korean authorities are planning to build the country’s first civilian nuclear bunker beneath a public gym, The Korea Herald reported on Monday. The facility will reportedly be located under a large apartment complex in the capital city of Seoul.
City officials claim the increasing alleged threat of North Korean military aggression has necessitated the project, according to the news outlet. The ongoing Ukraine conflict was also reportedly mentioned as a factor contributing to concerns about future scenarios.
The bomb shelter, which is expected to span more than 2,100 square meters and hold up to 1,020 people, will be constructed on the third basement level of a new residential complex scheduled for completion in 2028, which will reportedly include 16 high-rise buildings and over 1,200 residential units.
The site will be built on the former location of the Seongdong Detention Center in Garak-dong, the news outlet noted.
The bunker will reportedly feature air ventilation, clean water storage, and waste systems designed to support life for two weeks in the event of a nuclear, chemical or biological attack. When not needed for emergencies, it will operate as a public fitness center.
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