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Estonian slackliner Jaan Roose to attempt 160‑metre highline in central Seoul
The 34‑year‑old will cross a polyester ribbon between the Koreana hotel and Dong‑A Media Center, weather permitting.
By Felo News Desk · Published
Estonian aerial athlete Jaan Roose is scheduled to walk a 160‑metre highline suspended 120 metres above central Seoul on Thursday, Oct 1, according to the Guardian.
What happened
Roose, a three‑time slackline world champion, will step onto a narrow polyester ribbon stretched between the Koreana hotel and the Dong‑A Media Center near Gwanghwamun Palace and square. The walk is planned for two sessions, at 1 pm and 4 pm local time, and will be postponed if average wind speeds reach 10 m/s or gusts hit 15 m/s.
What the reports add
The Guardian notes Roose’s previous feats, including a 185‑metre highline between Qatar’s Iconic Towers, a 3.6 km crossing of the Strait of Messina in 2024, and a 14.7 km, 12‑hour line above the Danube in Bratislava earlier this month.
What was said
Roose said a 2022 visit to South Korea inspired the Gwanghwamun walk after he saw jultagi, Korea’s traditional tightrope walking, which UNESCO listed as intangible cultural heritage in 2011.
How it came about
His interest in Korean rope arts and previous urban highline projects led to the Seoul attempt, continuing his pattern of high‑profile, city‑center crossings.
Key facts
- Jaan Roose will attempt a 160‑metre highline 120 m above central Seoul on Oct 1. (theguardian.com)
- The walk is planned for 1 pm and 4 pm local time, weather permitting. (theguardian.com)
- Roose is a three‑time slackline world champion, 34 years old. (theguardian.com)
- Previous feats include a 185‑metre highline in Qatar and a 3.6 km crossing of the Strait of Messina. (theguardian.com)
Sources
- [1] theguardian.com — originally reported as “Daredevil Jaan Roose prepares to walk slackline high above central Seoul”
