N. Korea, Russia complete construction of road bridge over Tumen River: KCNA
The construction of the first road bridge between North Korea and Russia has been completed, Pyongyang's state media said Tuesday, amid deepening mutual ties and cooperation in economic and personnel exchanges. The Korean Central News Agency said the opening ceremony took place the previous day in Rason in North Korea and Khasan in Russia, attended by North Korean Premier Pak Thae-song and Prime…
A new road bridge linking North Korea and Russia has opened. The bridge spans the Tumen River and connects Rason in North Korea to Khasan in Russia.
The opening ceremony was held on Saturday and was attended virtually by Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin and North Korean Premier Pak Thae-song, according to TASS news agency and KCNA.
Construction of the bridge began in April last year, following a summit between North Korean leader Kim Jong-un and Russian President Vladimir Putin in Pyongyang, as reported by The Korea Times. The bridge is expected to ensure safe passage for vehicles and personnel, and facilitate economic cooperation, human exchange, tourism, and trade between the two countries.
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