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Russia and North Korea open the first road across their shared border
NPR • • world
Key Points:
- Russia and North Korea inaugurated their first road bridge across the Tumen River, connecting the border cities of Rason and Khasan, enhancing bilateral infrastructure and cooperation.
- The 1-kilometer, two-lane bridge can accommodate up to 300 vehicles daily and includes a new border crossing point to facilitate trade and travel.
- Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin and North Korean Premier Pak Thae Song highlighted the bridge's role in boosting economic, technological, scientific, cultural, and overall bilateral cooperation.
- The bridge opening comes amid growing ties, with North Korea supporting Russia's war in Ukraine through military aid and Russia providing economic and military assistance in return.
- Since February 2024, Russian tourists have been visiting North Korea as pandemic restrictions ease, and the bridge is expected to further promote tourism, human exchange, and commodity circulation.
