North Korean trucks still missing from New Yalu River Bridge
Chinese cargo trucks are rolling across the New Yalu River Bridge, but North Korean trucks have yet to join them. Two weeks after the crossing opened on Oct. 15, 2026, North Korean transport officials are still preparing their own vehicles for service, and some traders in China expect the North Korean trucks to start running […]
The New Yalu River Bridge, which links North Pyongan province in North Korea with Dandong in China's Liaoning province, opened on October 15, 2026. However, North Korean trucks have yet to begin regular cargo runs across the bridge. Two weeks after the opening, Chinese cargo trucks continue to dominate the traffic, while North Korean transport officials are still preparing their vehicles for service.
The delay in North Korean trucks running on the bridge may be due to incomplete paperwork or ongoing negotiations between the two sides regarding shipment handling. Despite the opening of the bridge, cargo volumes have not increased significantly compared to pre-opening levels, as customs delays have caused significant waiting times for drivers.
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