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North Korea and Russia Begin Construction of Road Bridge Across Tumen River

Virtual ceremony marks the launch of an 850-meter bridge project aimed at strengthening bilateral ties and boosting regional connectivity.

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This photo, carried by North Korea's official Korean Central News Agency on May 1, 2025, shows a ceremony to launch the construction of a road bridge linking North Korea and Russia held in their respective border cities of Rason and Khasan the previous day. (For Use Only in the Republic of Korea. No Redistribution) (Yonhap)
Russian and North Korean flags fly at the Vostochny Сosmodrome, the venue of the meeting between Russia's President Vladimir Putin and North Korea's leader Kim Jong Un, in the far eastern Amur region, Russia, September 13, 2023. Sputnik/Artem Geodakyan/Pool via REUTERS/File Photo

Overview

  • Construction officially began on April 30, 2025, with a virtual ceremony attended by Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin and North Korean Premier Pak Thae-song.
  • The 850-meter road bridge will link North Korea and Russia, connecting with the Russian highway system and complementing the existing 1959 rail bridge.
  • The project stems from a 2024 strategic partnership treaty aimed at enhancing cooperation in infrastructure, trade, and military logistics.
  • Satellite imagery confirmed preparations for the ceremony, including facilities on the Russian side and presumed celebratory elements on the North Korean side.
  • Completion of the bridge is targeted for the end of 2026, with expectations to facilitate trade, reduce transportation costs, and deepen economic ties between the two nations.