Bridges are ending North Korea's famed isolation. Some fear what comes next

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North Korea opened its first road bridge to Russia and is completing a second bridge to China, creating new trade and potential military corridors between the countries.

Published
28 Sep 2026 · 21:15 UTC
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Source: abc.net.au

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