World · East Asia & Pacific · 53 mins ago
North Korea promotes Sinuiju’s new night view after China bridge opens
North Korea is promoting a brighter night view in Sinuiju, its border city facing China’s Dandong.
The Workers’ Party’s provincial committee installed LED lights along the river and on nearby buildings.
A motor bridge linking Sinuiju and Dandong opened on October 15, raising hopes for more trade and exchanges between the two countries.
The four-lane bridge was completed in 2014 with about US$310 million in Chinese investment, but its opening was delayed for years because North Korea had not finished connecting roads and customs facilities.
Kim Jong-un crossed the bridge to visit Dandong on Saturday, highlighting ties between the two countries.
More trade and personnel exchanges may follow, though no specific plans are given.
North Korea is promoting the new night view of its border city of Sinuiju after a bridge linking it to China opened.
The Rodong Sinmun reported that new LED lighting brightened the city and made people happy.
The Workers’ Party of Korea’s provincial committee installed lights along the river and on nearby buildings.
The bridge opened on Oct. 15, after years of delay linked to unfinished connecting roads and customs facilities on North Korea’s side.
Kim Jong-un crossed the bridge during a visit to China’s Dandong on Oct. 24.
- Who
- North Korea, through the Rodong Sinmun, is promoting Sinuiju’s new night view.
- What
- The city has new LED lighting along the river and on nearby buildings.
- When
- The bridge opened on Oct. 15, 2026. The Rodong Sinmun reported on the city’s night view on Oct. 29.
- Where
- Sinuiju, North Korea, across the Amnok (Yalu) River from Dandong, China.
- Why
- The report promotes the city’s new look following the opening of the bridge. The sources say the lighting gives the city a unique night view.
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The bridge was completed, but it did not open because connecting roads and customs facilities on North Korea’s side were unfinished.
The bridge linking Sinuiju and Dandong opened.
Kim Jong-un visited Dandong and crossed the bridge.
The Rodong Sinmun reported on Sinuiju’s newly lit night view.
- Bridge opening
- Oct. 15, 2026
- Lighting
- LED lights along the river and on nearby buildings
- Bridge length
- Yonhap reported 3,026 meters; Toyo Keizai reported 3,030 meters
- Bridge lanes
- Four lanes
- Bridge cost
- China invested about US$310 million, according to Yonhap
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