N. Korea, Russia open 1st cross-border road bridge amid deepening ties
North Korea and Russia have opened a new road bridge over the Tumen River, Pyongyang's state media reported Tuesday, calling it key infrastructure to help "revitalize" multifaceted cooperation. The opening ceremony took place the previous day in Rason in North Korea and Khasan in Russia, virtually attended by North Korean Premier Pak Thae-song and Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin,…
North Korea and Russia have inaugurated their first cross-border road bridge over the Tumen River, signaling a significant step in their deepening ties. The ceremony, held virtually by North Korean Premier Pak Thae-song and Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin, took place in Rason, North Korea, and Khasan, Russia. The bridge's construction began in April 2023, following a summit between North Korean leader Kim Jong-un and Russian President Vladimir Putin in June of that year.
According to the Korean Central News Agency, the bridge will facilitate safe passage for various types of vehicles and personnel, bolstering economic cooperation between the two nations. It is expected to enhance human exchange, tourism, and commodity circulation, marking a new dynamic in bilateral collaboration.
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