Daredevil Jaan Roose prepares to walk slackline high above central Seoul
Estonian aerial athlete Jaan Roose is scheduled to attempt a 160-metre highline walk 120 metres above central Seoul on Thursday. The three-time slackline world champion plans to cross a narrow polyester ribbon stretched between the Koreana hotel and the Dong-A Media Center, near Gwanghwamun palace and square.
Estonian aerial athlete Jaan Roose is scheduled to attempt a highline walk above central Seoul on Thursday. The planned crossing involves a narrow polyester ribbon measuring 160 metres in length and suspended 120 metres above the ground.
The highline is planned between the Koreana hotel and the Dong-A Media Center. The location is near Gwanghwamun palace and square, a prominent area in the South Korean capital.
Roose is described as a three-time slackline world champion. The available information identifies him as an Estonian athlete and says he will attempt to cross the suspended line.
The source does not provide further details about the event’s schedule, safety arrangements, weather conditions or whether the crossing will be completed.
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