North Korea: First road bridge to Russia 'significant' development
Summary
North Korea has begun constructing its first road bridge to Russia, marking a significant step in their relationship. The bridge, located near the Tumen river in North Korea's northeast, is expected to finish construction by mid-2026.Key Facts
- This is North Korea's first road bridge to Russia.
- The construction of the bridge started recently.
- The bridge will span the Tumen river in the northeast part of North Korea.
- The bridge's completion is planned for mid-2026.
- The new bridge is being built nearby the only other land connection between Russia and North Korea—a railway bridge from the Soviet era known as the 'Friendship Bridge.'
- North Korea recently confirmed that it has sent its soldiers to support Russia in Ukraine.
- The plan for the new bridge was decided when Russian president Vladimir Putin visited Pyongyang last year, signing a "comprehensive strategic partnership" with North Korea.
- On the day construction began, South Korean lawmakers reported more than 600 North Korean soldiers were killed while fighting for Russia in its war against Ukraine.
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