Key facts
- The New Yalu River Bridge connecting China and North Korea will open on October 15.
China-North Korea bridge to open Oct. 15 after 12-year delay
IN SHORT
The New Yalu River Bridge, connecting China and North Korea, will officially open on October 15, according to Chinese state news agency Xinhua. The joint opening ceremony marks a significant step in bilateral relations, following delays due to unfinished infrastructure on the North Korean side. China completed its portion of the bridge in 2014.
Key Numbers
3,024 metersNew Yalu River Bridge length
October 15New Yalu River Bridge opening date
October 2011New Yalu River Bridge construction start date
October 2014New Yalu River Bridge construction completion date
Who's Involved
Xinhua News Agency
reported the New Yalu River Bridge will open Thursday
Kim Jong-un
and Xi Jinping pledged at their June summit to enhance ties
Xi Jinping
and Kim Jong-un pledged at their June summit to enhance ties
↳ Why This Matters
The opening of the New Yalu River Bridge is expected to facilitate increased trade and movement between China and North Korea, potentially impacting regional economic activity and geopolitical dynamics.