Russia and North Korea build first road bridge linking two countries

and have begun building their first road link, the two countries announced, hailing the construction of a bridge over a border river as a major development that will further expand their political and economic ties.

The kilometre-long Tumangang Road bridge, which is expected to take 18 months to construct, aims to expand cross-border travel of people, tourism and circulation of commodities, Russian and North Korean news agencies reported.

Relations and exchange programs between the two countries have been flourishing in recent years, with North Korea supplying ammunition and troops to support Russia's war against Ukraine.

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