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Russia and North Korea Open First Road Bridge Across Tumen River

Officials portray the bridge as a civilian trade, tourism, jobs link, raising international concern over military use, personnel flows, sanctions evasion.

North Korea’s Economy Grows 3.5% in 2025, BoK Estimates

Kim Hails DPRK–Russia Alliance as ‘Sharing Blood, Life and Death’ in New Year Message to Putin