# Long-delayed China–North Korea bridge officially opens

https://mins.news/en/item/101226

- Al Jazeera, 2026-10-15 10:00 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.aljazeera.com/video/newsfeed/2026/10/15/long-delayed-china-north-korea-bridge-officially-opens?traffic_source=rss

> China and North Korea have officially opened the New Yalu River Bridge after a 12-year delay. The 3-kilometre crossing is expected to become the main land route between the two countries as they seek to improve relations.

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