Daredevil Jaan Roose prepares to walk slackline high above central Seoul
Estonian slackliner Jaan Roose is set to perform a high-altitude walk between two buildings in central Seoul, South Korea. The event, near Gwanghwamun palace, is part of his ongoing series of urban slacklining feats.
Why it matters
The event highlights the growing popularity of extreme urban sports and the use of iconic city landmarks for global promotional events.
Jaan Roose in 2024 completing the Messina crossing in Italy. The Estonian is scheduled to walk a slackline 120 metres above Seoul, South Korea, on Thursday. Photograph: Matteo Mocellin/Red Bull Content Pool Jaan Roose in 2024 completing the Messina crossing in Italy. The Estonian is scheduled to walk a slackline 120 metres above Seoul, South Korea, on Thursday. Photograph: Matteo Mocellin/Red Bull Content Pool South Korea Daredevil Jaan Roose prepares to walk slackline high above central Seoul Estonian will navigate narrow ribbon, 160 metres long and 120 metres high, near the city’s famous Gwanghwamun palace on Thursday
Prefer the Guardian on Google Estonian aerial athlete Jaan Roose will attempt to cross a 160-metre long highline suspended 120 metres above central Seoul on Thursday.
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