North Korea and Russia Build First Cross-Border Road Bridge
nytimes.comPublished: 5/1/2025
Summary
North Korea and Russia announce the construction of a vital new bridge across their shared river border, marking an expansion of bilateral relations following North Korea’s military support for Russia’s Ukraine campaign. Both countries have already linked via a railway, and Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin praised the bridge project as a significant achievement, reflecting the close ties being strengthened under President Vladimir Putin and Kim Jong-un's leadership.