North Korea and Russia have started building a bridge that will be the first ever road link between the two countries. Satellite images showed work has begun on both banks of the Tumen River, close to the Russian border town of Khasan.

North Korea and Russia are cementing their alliance with the construction of their first-ever road bridge, marking a significant step in expanding bilateral ties. The bridge, spanning a border river, is expected to bolster trade and tourism between the two nations, according to state media reports.