Event Brief
UPDATED Oct 15, 2026 at 2:08 PM ET
Oct 15, 2026 at 12:11 AM ET
New Yalu River Bridge opens between China and North Korea
By The BriefBrief · Sources (3)
China and North Korea opened the New Yalu River Bridge after a long delay. The bridge is their largest border crossing and opens as the two countries expand trade despite international sanctions imposed on North Korea. It had initially been expected to enter use in 2014, but North Korea had not completed corresponding work on its side at that time.
WHO: China and North Korea
WHAT: China and North Korea opened the New Yalu River Bridge.
WHEN: Reported Oct 15, 2026 at 4:49 AM ET
WHERE: China-North Korea border
WHY: The opening comes as the two countries expand trade despite international sanctions imposed on North Korea.
How this story developed (showing 2 of 2 earlier reports)
Sources (3):
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