Russia soon to begin to build road bridge to North Korea

27/3/2025 16:12

Russia and North Korea will soon begin construction of a road bridge over the Tumen river between the two countries, Russia's ambassador to Pyongyang was quoted as saying by state news agency RIA.



The bridge was agreed during a visit by President Vladimir Putin to North Korea in 2024 when the two countries signed a comprehensive strategic partnership agreement.



The road bridge will be built near the existing "Friendship Bridge" rail bridge which was commissioned in 1959 after the Korean war. An ancient wooden bridge used to cross the border in the early 20th century but it was destroyed, according to Russian media.



"The construction of the bridge has not yet begun," Alexander Matsegora, Russia's ambassador to North Korea, told RIA.



"The parties are carrying out preparatory work, finalising design documentation, forming construction crews and columns of equipment," he said.



The road bridge, which has been under discussion for years, will be 850 metres and link up with the Russian highway system.