North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has arrived in the Chinese border city of Dandong, travelling across the newly opened New Yalu River Bridge, South Korea’s Yonhap News Agency reported, citing a South Korean government source.
The visit took place on Saturday, about a week after the bridge linking the two countries was officially opened. The four-lane structure was completed in 2014, but its inauguration was delayed because connecting roads and customs facilities on the North Korean side were not ready.
The bridge is expected to deepen economic ties between China and North Korea. China is Pyongyang’s largest trading partner and a vital source of diplomatic, economic and political support for the reclusive state, although relations between the two countries have not always been smooth.
“Kim arrived in Dandong through the New Yalu River Bridge earlier in the day,” Yonhap reported.
Kim’s last known visit to China was in September 2025. He travelled to Beijing for celebrations marking the 80th Victory Day anniversary and held a summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping.
Xi Jinping made a state visit to North Korea in June, in what was seen as a sign of improving relations between Beijing and Pyongyang.
Source: aljazeera.com
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