Kim Jong Un arrives in China via new border bridge
Briefing by News4U · First published
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un arrived in Dandong, China, on Saturday via the newly opened New Yalu River Bridge, Yonhap reported.
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un arrived in the Chinese border city of Dandong on Saturday via the New Yalu River Bridge, South Korea’s Yonhap news agency reported, citing an unidentified government source. [1] [2] [3]
The four-lane bridge, completed in 2014, officially opened about a week ago after delays due to missing roads and customs facilities on the North Korean side. [1] [2] [3]
China remains North Korea’s largest trading partner and key diplomatic and economic supporter, though relations have not always been smooth. [1] [2] [3]
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- North Korean leader Kim Jong Un arrived in China's border city
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