A Bridge Too Far? The opening of North Korea and Russia's first road bridge has sparked debate about the nature of their increasingly close relationship.
The bridge itself may be a minor infrastructure upgrade compared to the existing rail link, but its significance lies in what it represents: a deepening economic and strategic partnership between two nations with questionable human rights records.
Construction on the bridge began just last year, following President Vladimir Putin's visit to North Korea in 2024, suggesting a hasty acceleration of plans to strengthen ties between the two countries.