Living the Highwire Life
Issue Date
2007-06-20Author
Hacker, Randi
Tsutsui, William
Bleier, R. H.
Publisher
Center for East Asian Studies, University of Kansas
Type
Recording, oral
Is part of series
Postcards from Asia;0081
Published Version
https://audioboom.com/posts/827194-0081-living-the-highwire-lifeMetadata
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Broadcast Transcript: South Korea has added another dimension to its reputation as the most wired country in the world. Instead of referring to hi-tech communication, however, this refers to hi-wire competition. The world's first high-wire championships were held here in Seoul and drew competitors from nine countries. The 1.2 inch thick wire was strung across the Han River into which at least two competitors plunged. The representative of South Korea recorded a time that was more than 6 minutes slower than the winning time of just over 11 minutes logged by a Chinese wire walker. In communications, the world has gone from wired to wireless. It is hoped, at least by the faint of heart, that we will never see a high-wireless championship... even in South Korea. #ceas #SouthKorea #tsutsui #bleier
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This is one of hundreds of 60-second radio spots created by the Center for East Asian Studies (CEAS) for Kansas Public Radio (KPR). The purpose of this outreach program is to introduce the people of Kansas to the culture and current issues of East Asia.
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