North Korea-Russia bridge opening likely delayed, think tank says

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North Korea and Russia appear unlikely to open a road ?bridge connecting their countries in the near term, despite an earlier mid-June target, after satellite imagery showed Russian-side facilities unfinished, U.S. think tank 38 North said. The 850-meter bridge, which will connect to Russia’s highway system, was agreed to during Russian President Vladimir Putin’s visit ?to Pyongyang in June 2024, and will be a first road link ?between the ?two. The Russian Embassy in Pyongyang had said in April ?that it would open on June 19. Analysts have said the bridge could eventually increase logistics activity by more than 40%…

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