Russia and North Korea open first road bridge across their shared border
Russia and North Korea have opened their first road bridge across the Tumen River, creating a new land connection between the two countries. The crossing links Khasan in Russia's far east with Tumangang in North Korea, along a remote stretch of border near the coast. The opening was presented as a step forward in transport links between the two neighbours, whose ties have deepened sharply since the start of the war in Ukraine.The bridge is about one kilometre long and was opened during a ceremony on Monday. Russia's prime minister, Mikhail Mishustin, took part by video link and said the... [Continue Reading]
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