US EditionRussia begins building road bridge to North Korea, PM says
- Russia and North Korea began constructing their first road bridge across the Tumen River on April 30, 2025.
- The bridge project emerged from growing strategic partnership ties and recent military cooperation amid Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
- The 850-meter, two-lane bridge will connect to the Russian highway system, complementing an existing 1959 Soviet-era rail bridge over the river.
- Prime Minister Mishustin called the project "a milestone for Russian-Korean relations" that will lower transport costs and boost trade and tourism.
- Officials said the bridge symbolizes deepening cooperation and is expected to increase cargo and passenger traffic, expanding interregional ties.
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Construction of the first car bridge between Russia and North Korea fits into the bigger picture
Russia and North Korea have started building a car bridge that connects the countries. According to North Korean Prime Minister Pak, the construction of the first road link between the countries is an “important milestone” in mutual relations. The bridge over the Tumen River will be about one kilometer long and will cost just under 100 million euros. At present, the countries can only have a railway bridge, an air link and a sea link to transpor…
Construction begins on first road bridge linking Russia and North Korea
The new road bridge, which has been under discussion for years, will be 850 metres (2789 ft) and link up with the Russian highway system. Its construction was agreed during a visit by President Vladimir Putin to North Korea in 2024
Russia and North Korea are building a bridge between the countries
Construction of a new bridge between Russia and North Korea is underway, according to state-owned Russian media outlet Tass. The bridge will cross the Tumen River, which forms the border between North Korea, Ruslan...
Russia, North Korea Intensifying Ties With Bridge Despite North Korean Deaths - Worthy Christian News
By Stefan J. Bos, Chief International Correspondent Worthy News MOSCOW/PYONGYANG/SEOUL (Worthy News) – Russia and North Korea have begun constructing a road bridge to strengthen their “strategic partnership” despite reports that hundreds of North Korean soldiers have died fighting for Russia. The two countries confirmed that the bridge is constructed on the Tumen River, which forms the natural border between the allied nations. Wednesday’s annou…
Russia and North Korea inaugurate the "New Friendship Bridge"
In a remarkable move that could change the rules of regional cooperation in Asia, Russia and North Korea launched a new project on Wednesday to build a land bridge linking the two countries across the Tuman River border. The project was launched in a joint ceremony held in the Russian city of Khasan and the North Korean city of Rason.
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