# Russia, North Korea to launch direct road link very soon — Transport Ministry

https://mins.news/en/item/43069

- TASS, 2026-09-03 03:52 UTC
- World
- Original: https://tass.com/economy/2181599

> Russian Transport Minister Andrey Nikitin said a bridge linking Russia and North Korea and the Khasan road crossing are expected to open soon. The route is intended to streamline logistics, boost bilateral trade and cut business transportation costs. The bridge will be named for North Korean national hero and Soviet officer Yakov Novichenko.