# Russia and North Korea open first road bridge

https://mins.news/en/item/48212

- DW, 2026-09-07 10:16 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.dw.com/en/russia-opens-first-road-bridge-with-north-korea/a-79142595?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf

> Russia and North Korea have opened their first road bridge across the Tumen River, adding to transport links between the two countries. Moscow says the crossing will support trade, economic development, tourism and jobs as their political, economic and military ties deepen.

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