Satellite imagery reveals China's $350m suspension bridge to nowhere



News Satellite imagery reveals China’s $350m suspension bridge to nowhere Chinese media reports that bridge on hold "indefinitely" supported by latest Google Earth satellite imagery Chad O'Carroll November 18, 2014 SHARE COPY LINK FACEBOOK X LINKEDIN MASTODON Google Earth North Korea appears to have abandoned efforts to connect the Chinese funded $350m new Yalu River suspension bridge to domestic infrastructure, satellite imagery published at the end of September reveals. The September 25 Google Earth imagery, which shows the North Korean side of the bridge connecting to a half-mile long highway that abruptly stops in farmland, indicates no construction to have taken place on the DPRK side of the bridge since the fourth quarter of 2013. North Korea appears to have abandoned efforts to connect the Chinese funded $350m new Yalu River suspension bridge to domestic infrastructure, satellite imagery published at the end of September reveals. The September 25 Google Earth imagery, which shows the North Korean side of the bridge connecting to a half-mile long highway that abruptly stops in farmland, indicates no construction to have taken place on the DPRK side of the bridge since the fourth quarter of 2013. Become a member for less than $5.75 per week. Unlimited access to all of NK News: reporting, investigations, analysis The NK News Daily Update, an email newsletter to keep you in the loop Searchable archive of all content, photo galleries, special columns Contact NK News reporters with tips or requests for reporting Get unlimited access to all NK News content, including original reporting, investigations, and analyses by our team of DPRK experts. Subscribe now All major cards accepted. No commitments – you can cancel any time. © Korea Risk Group. All rights reserved. No part of this content may be reproduced, distributed, or used for commercial purposes without prior written permission from Korea Risk Group. Get the Daily Update Start your day with the North Korea stories that matter most – as selected by And how should we address you in correspondence? One more step! Please check your inbox, for an email we just sent you, and click on the confirmation message in it to get subscribed to our Daily News Update. Trending

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Satellite imagery reveals China’s $350m suspension bridge to nowhere

Chinese media reports that bridge on hold "indefinitely" supported by latest Google Earth satellite imagery

Chad O'Carroll November 18, 2014

Satellite imagery reveals China’s $350m suspension bridge to nowhere

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North Korea appears to have abandoned efforts to connect the Chinese funded $350m new Yalu River suspension bridge to domestic infrastructure, satellite imagery published at the end of September reveals.

The September 25 Google Earth imagery, which shows the North Korean side of the bridge connecting to a half-mile long highway that abruptly stops in farmland, indicates no construction to have taken place on the DPRK side of the bridge since the fourth quarter of 2013.

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