Russia and North Korea open the first road link across shared border

Russia and North Korea have opened their first road bridge for car traffic, enhancing their growing ties. The bridge, which is one kilometer long with two lanes, opened on Monday. Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin said the expansion of transport infrastructure will boost cooperation between the two counties. Relations between Russia and North Korea have been flourishing, with North Korea supplying ammunition and troops to support Russia's war against Ukraine. North Korea began receiving Russian tourists in February 2024. One railway bridge and air service already connect North Korea and Russia, and in 2024 the two countries agreed...