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North Korea and Russia open their first road bridge, a symbol of expanding ties, TASS reports
- On Monday, Russia and North Korea marked the completion of their first vehicle bridge across the Tumen River, casting the structure as an important milestone in their strategic partnership.
- Construction began 1.5 years ago following an agreement between President Vladimir Putin and Kim Jong Un during a 2024 summit, as bilateral relations intensified since the 2022 war in Ukraine.
- The $100 million project by TonnelYuzhStroi spans the Tumen River as part of a 4.7-km crossing facility, featuring 10 lanes with capacity to process 300 vehicles and 2,850 people daily.
- Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin joined counterpart Pak Thae Song remotely for the ceremony, stating the infrastructure will provide a "powerful impetus" for trade, economic, scientific, and cultural cooperation.
- Despite the ceremony, it remains unclear when the bridge will open to vehicle traffic, while the existing Korea-Russia Friendship Bridge has served as the sole link between the two countries since 1959.
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