Zuckerberg Preparing for Human Extinction? Billion-Dollar 'Underground Bunker' in Hawaii Revealed

Construction of Multi-family Housing in Hawaii
Self-sufficient in Energy and Food Possible

Doomsday Preppers aired on the National Geographic Channel.

Mark Zuckerberg, CEO of Meta, is reported to be spending hundreds of billions of won to build a large self-sufficient complex facility in Hawaii to prepare for the end of the world. In the United States, those who prepare facilities such as underground storage or bunkers for long-term survival in case of the apocalypse are called Doomsday Preppers. A TV program of the same name has also been a hot topic.

According to the American IT media Wired, Zuckerberg purchased land worth $170 million (about 220 billion won) on Kauai Island, Hawaii, starting in August 2014, and is building a large complex facility with an investment of $100 million (about 129.8 billion won). Zuckerberg has invested a total of about $270 million (about 349.8 billion won) to build this complex facility called 'K?laupoko Ranch.'

The building currently under construction is known to have an underground shelter of about 464㎡ and is capable of self-supplying energy, food, and water within the building.

Additionally, the building reportedly includes at least 30 bedrooms and bathrooms, multiple elevators, offices, conference rooms, and an industrial-scale kitchen.

Mark Zuckerberg, CEO of Meta. [Image source=AP Yonhap News]

The media reported, "There are rumors on site that Zuckerberg is building a massive underground city," and "Many people expect this place to become a bunker after the end of the world."

The media also speculated that Zuckerberg may have paid much more than the estimated cost. It stated, "(The project) cost rivals the largest private construction projects in human history," adding, "The construction cost is $100 million, and the land purchase cost is $170 million, but this seems to be underestimated because construction costs are still higher than pre-pandemic levels."

It continued, "Considering the scale of the project, it means more than just a private villa," and "Zuckerberg has already hosted two corporate events here."

Meanwhile, carpenters, painters, security guards, and others working here have signed strict confidentiality agreements, so no information about this place can be shared. John, a former site worker, said, "I heard that one of our company's employees was fired for sharing project-related photos on Snapchat."

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