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May 15, 2017

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The entrance to Nishimoto's nuclear basement.

(REUTERS/Kim Kyung-Hoon)

A gas mask, a Geiger counter, and emergency goods.

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Radiation-blocking air purifiers.

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Nishimoto demonstrates how to manually operate the air purifier in case of a power outage.

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The nuclear shelter's exit tunnel.

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