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Russia and North Korea Link First Road Bridge Over Tumen River

Moscow presents the crossing as a catalyst for cross-border commerce.

This handout image released by the Russian Transport Ministry shows a ceremony marking the connection of the two sides of the new Russia-North Korea road bridge
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This image from the Telegram channel of the Russian Embassy in North Korea shows a ceremony linking a cross-border bridge between North Korea and Russia over the Tumen River on April 22, 2026. (PHOTO NOT FOR SALE) (Yonhap)

Overview

  • Russia and North Korea held a ceremony Tuesday to mark the joining of a new road bridge over the Tumen River, with traffic expected this summer.
  • The Russian Embassy in Pyongyang set final completion for June 19 after construction that began in April 2026.
  • Russia's Transport Ministry says the span can carry up to 300 vehicles and 2,850 people per day, creating the first road link where only a rail crossing existed.
  • Russia's Foreign Ministry calls the opening a landmark for relations and says it will expand trade, economic ties, and humanitarian exchanges.
  • The project tracks a sharp tightening of ties since 2024, including a defense treaty and North Korean troops sent to Russia, while South Korea warns such support is reviving the North's economy.