Russia and North Korea Open First Automobile Bridge

Mushkov opened a road bridge for Russians in North Korea. Russia and North Korea opened road traffic on the bridge over the Tuman River, which connects the two countries.

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Russia and North Korea opened the first automobile bridge between the two countries.
The bridge crosses the Tuman River, which forms part of the border between Russia and North Korea.
The bridge is approximately one kilometer long and has two lanes for traffic.
The opening ceremony was conducted via video link, with participation from Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin and North Korea's Premier Pak Thae Son.
The bridge was named in honor of Soviet officer Yakov Novichenko, who saved North Korea's leader Kim Il-sen from an assassination attempt in 1946.
The bridge is part of a larger project that includes the launch of a new cargo crossing point at Khasan with ten lanes.
The bridge will allow year-round vehicle traffic and aims to improve trade, logistics, and regional cooperation.
Construction began in April 2025, and the project was completed in less than a year.
The bridge is part of broader efforts to strengthen strategic ties between Russia and North Korea, especially amid international sanctions.
A red 'Zaporozhets' car, formerly owned by Novichenko, led the first convoy across the bridge from the Russian side.

Points of divergence

Ukraine claims that military cargo will be transported through the bridge to Russia. — tg_dwglavnoe
The bridge was opened on September 7, 2025. — tg_sibrealii
The bridge is part of the international 'West-East' transport corridor, connected to the Ussuri federal highway. — tg_moscowtimes_ru
North Korean military personnel are participating in Russia's 'Special Military Operation' (SVO). — tg_govorit_nemoskva
Tourism to North Korea among Russians has increased by 10–15%, with 500 people sent in June alone. — tg_govorit_nemoskva
The final span of the bridge was connected in spring 2026. — tg_chertamedia
The bridge was named after Novichenko because he covered a grenade thrown at Kim Il-sen on March 1, 1946. — tg_sibrealii
Novichenko was awarded the title of Hero of Labour of North Korea and the State Flag Order. — tg_moscowtimes_ru
The scale of the border zone development appears exaggerated. — tg_govorit_nemoskva

Coverage (20 sources)

Between Russia and North Korea, the first road bridge has opened. In Ukraine, they say that through it to Russia will also be delivered war... — DW Главное
First road bridge opened between Russia and North Korea. Kyiv fears it will be used to transport soldiers and weapons — DW Главное
Russia and North Korea opened a kilometer-long road bridge between the two countries. — BBC News Русская служба
Russia and North Korea connected by new road bridge across Tuman River — МИД России
Russia and North Korea opened the first cross-border road bridge — Сибирь.Реалии
Mishustin opens a road bridge to Russians in North Korea — The Moscow Times
Russia and North Korea opened the first road bridge between the countries. Now we will live — Черта
Opening of the automobile bridge on the border of Russia and North Korea. A column of cars from the Russian side during the ceremony of opening... — ТАСС (Telegram)
Closer to North Korea: Russia opens first road bridge with North Korea — Говорит НеМосква
Between Russia and North Korea built a road bridge Between RF and DPRK connected a bridge over the Misty River. Now... — ASTRA
Russia and DPRK opened a road bridge across the Tuman River — Фонтанка
Russia and North Korea opened first road bridge between countries, reports TASS. — Varlamov News
Between Russia and North Korea, a road bridge opened — ЭХО / Новости
Car bridge opened on the border of Russia and DPRK — Коммерсантъ
Russia and North Korea launched traffic on the first road bridge between the two countries — Meduza
Russia and North Korea opened the first road bridge between the countries — SOTAvision
Automobile bridge opened on the border of Russia and DPRK — Вечерняя Москва
Movement opened on the road bridge on the border of Russia and DPRK — Вести
Automobile bridge opened on the border of Russia and DPRK. — РИА Новости (Telegram)
Russia and North Korea opened the first road bridge between the countries — Дождь (Telegram)

Russia and North Korea Open First Automobile Bridge

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