The construction of the first-ever road bridge between Russia and North Korea on the Tumen River marks a significant milestone in their diplomatic and economic relations. Announced by Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin, the project aims to reduce transport costs and promote tourism. It signifies a deeper partnership and reflects a mutual desire for enhanced cooperation, as highlighted by both countries' leaders. The bridge is expected to be completed by mid-2026 and is seen as a historic symbol of the unbreakable ties between the two nations.
"This is truly a milestone for Russian-Korean relations," Mishustin said during a video meeting with Pak Thae-song, chairman of North Korea's Supreme People's Assembly.
"There is already a rusting, Soviet-era rail bridge across the Tumen River. Another road will allow entrepreneurs to significantly increase the volume of transport [goods] and reduce transport costs..." said Mishustin.
"It will become an eternal historical memorial structure symbolizing the unbreakable Korean-Russian friendly relations," North Korea's Pak Thae-song stated.
"The significance goes far beyond just an engineering task it symbolizes our common desire to strengthen friendly, good-neighbourly relations and increase interregional cooperation," Mishustin added.
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