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First road bridge between Russia and North Korea opens

Russia and North Korea have inaugurated their first road bridge, spanning the Tumen River and aiming to strengthen bilateral relations.

7 September 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

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Russia and North Korea have opened the first road bridge between the two countries. The bridge spans the Tumen River, establishing a significant connection between Khasan in Russia and Tumangang in North Korea.

According to the state Russian news agency TASS, the bridge was inaugurated on Monday. It is intended to serve as a milestone for bilateral partnership and to promote economic ties between the two nations.

The opening of the bridge comes amid deepening political and economic exchanges between Russia and North Korea. Progress in cross-border transport infrastructure has been noted in recent weeks.

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Moreover, media reports have highlighted the cooperation between the two countries in various areas, while their international relations, particularly in the context of the Ukraine war, are under pressure.

Russian and North Korean militaries have also shown signs of closer cooperation in recent months, which is further underscored by the opening of the bridge. Both sides view the construction as a symbol of collaboration.

The bridge is approximately one kilometer long and extends across a remote, sparsely populated area. It is seen as an important infrastructural link intended to facilitate trade between the two countries.

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