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Daredevil Jaan Roose prepares to walk slackline high above central Seoul

October 1, 2026 The Guardian World 1 min read
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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

Estonian aerial athlete Jaan Roose will attempt to cross a 160-metre long highline suspended 120 metres above central Seoul on Thursday.

Roose, a three-time slackline world champion, will step out on to a narrow polyester ribbon between the Koreana hotel and the Dong-A Media Center, near the capital city’s famous Gwanghwamun palace and square.

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