China–North Korea bridge reportedly set to open October 15, 12 years after completion

The Straits Times, citing Chinese state broadcaster CCTV, reports that the New Yalu River bridge is scheduled to open on October 15, 2026, 12 years after its completion. The bridge connects China’s Dandong with North Korea’s Sinuiju. The Straits Times, citing South Korea’s Yonhap news agency, says missing roads and customs facilities on the North Korean side delayed its opening. The bridge is intended to eventually replace the older Sino-Korean Friendship Bridge.