North Korea and Russia open their first road bridge, a symbol of expanding ties, TASS reports
- On Monday, Russia and North Korea marked the completion of their first vehicle bridge across the Tumen River, casting the structure as an important milestone in their strategic partnership.
- Construction began 1.5 years ago following an agreement between President Vladimir Putin and Kim Jong Un during a 2024 summit, as bilateral relations intensified since the 2022 war in Ukraine.
- The $100 million project by TonnelYuzhStroi spans the Tumen River as part of a 4.7-km crossing facility, featuring 10 lanes with capacity to process 300 vehicles and 2,850 people daily.
- Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin joined counterpart Pak Thae Song remotely for the ceremony, stating the infrastructure will provide a "powerful impetus" for trade, economic, scientific, and cultural cooperation.
- Despite the ceremony, it remains unclear when the bridge will open to vehicle traffic, while the existing Korea-Russia Friendship Bridge has served as the sole link between the two countries since 1959.
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The new road border bridge between Russia and North Korea has opened, built in just 16 months.
Die Presse
vienna.atThe building spans the border river Tumen. The bridge should deepen relations and boost trade.
Russia and North Korea have been working more closely together since the Russian invasion of Ukraine. According to media reports, there is now a new bridge to strengthen the partnership.
Reformatorisch Dagblad
The first road bridge between North Korea and Russia was ceremonially opened on Monday. According to the Russian state news agency TASS, it is a sign that the relationship between the two countries is strengthening.
(Istanbul=Yonhap News) Correspondent Kim Dong-ho = The opening ceremony for the Tumen River automobile bridge connecting North Korea and Russia was held on the 5th (local time), TASS reported.
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