Kim Jong Un crosses new bridge linking North Korea and China

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un waved to crowds as he crossed the newly opened Yalu River Bridge, linking North Korea with China, Chinese state media reported.

The bridge is described as a strategic link intended to expand trade ties between the two nations.

State media said the crossing was part of a ceremony marking the bridge’s inauguration, highlighting its importance for cross‑border commerce.

Officials in both countries have promoted the infrastructure as a step towards deeper economic cooperation.

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