Business · Singapore Bureau
China and North Korea to open new Yalu River crossing
A newly constructed bridge spanning the Yalu River will formally open on October 15, connecting China's northeastern border city of Dandong with North Korea. The crossing represents a significant infrastructure development along the strategically important China-North Korea frontier.
LSN Singapore ·
Chinese state media announced that the New Yalu River Bridge will commence operations on October 15, establishing a fresh transportation link between Dandong and North Korea. The bridge supplements existing crossing points along the shared border between the two countries.
Dandong, located in Liaoning Province, serves as China's primary gateway to North Korea and has historically been a critical hub for bilateral trade and cross-border movement. The new bridge is expected to facilitate improved connectivity and logistical efficiency across the Yalu River, which forms the natural boundary between the two nations.
The infrastructure project underscores ongoing development efforts along the China-North Korea border region. Previous crossing points, including the Friendship Bridge constructed in 1911, have long served as vital conduits for trade and people-to-people exchange between the neighboring countries.
The opening of the new bridge comes amid broader discussions about economic cooperation in the region. Officials have not yet disclosed detailed specifications regarding capacity, tolls, or operational protocols for the crossing.