Russians initiate construction of a bridge aimed at linking with North Korea.

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In the Russia's Primorsky Krai, an exciting venture has taken off – the construction of an automobile bridge over the Tumanny River, connecting Russia with North Korea. This groundbreaking project, led by a company based in Sochi, is anticipated to be completed in a year and a half.

Currently, the only means of connection between the two countries are a railway bridge and air transportation. The automobile bridge is expected to significantly increase cargo traffic and foster the development of passenger transportation.

The bridge, stretching 1 kilometer in total length, will have a width of 7 meters with two lanes of traffic. It will be supplemented by 4.7 kilometers of access roads and a border checkpoint. The Russian side will measure 424 meters, while the North Korean side will span 581 meters.

An automobile checkpoint will be installed near the bridge crossing.

This new roadway is the first dedicated bridge connecting the two nations and marks an important step in strengthening the friendly relationship between them.

Before this landmark development, on December 4, 2024, an agreement on strategic cooperation between Russia and North Korea came into effect. Moreover, North Korean troops have reportedly been involved in Russia's ongoing war against Ukraine, a fact that was confirmed by both Kim Jong Un and Vladimir Putin.

The United States expressed concern, and the European Union described this move as a sign of desperation on the part of Russia.

Here's an interesting tidbit about the construction: The bridge will offer significant improvements for cargo transport, particularly for goods like coal, seafood, and machinery. These commodities currently rely heavily on limited rail capacity and will benefit from the streamlined cross-border activity made possible by the new automobile bridge. Furthermore, the connection will enable tourism and interregional cooperation, even though North Korea's stringent border controls may initially limit such activities.

This strategic infrastructure project reflects the deepening relationship between Russia and North Korea, as both nations seek to bypass global trade restrictions imposed due to Western sanctions. The bridge also signals the expanding military cooperation between the two nations, as exemplified by North Korean troop deployments to Russian-occupied Ukraine.

Sources: Propagandist outlets RIA Novosti, Vedomosti, Interfax; Satellite imagery from February-March 2025 (1) (2); Integration of North Korean troops in Russia's war against Ukraine (3) (4); Reactions from the United States and European Union (5).

[5]: https://www. Bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-05-01/russia-and-north-korea-to-build-first-auto-road-link-across-border

The automobile bridge, a significant step inPolitics and general news, is anticipated to strengthen the friendly relationship between Russia and North Korea, particularly in war-and-conflicts and trade relations amid global trade restrictions.
The new roadway connecting Russia and North Korea, which will offer improved cargo transport for commodities like coal, seafood, and machinery, is being constructed by a company based in Sochi.
Upon its completion in a year and a half, the bridge spanning 1 kilometer will likely increase cargo traffic and foster the development of passenger transportation, creating a dedicated political and economic link between the two nations.
The United States and European Union have expressed concern over the strategic infrastructure project between Russia and North Korea, viewing it as a sign of Russia's desperation in war-and-conflicts and an expansion of their military cooperation.