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N. Korea opens Russia-backed wharf in Rajin

New wharf in Rajin port more than doubles freight handling capacity

North Korea has opened a Russian-funded transhipment terminal in the north eastern port of Rajin, according to a report carried by the Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) on July 18.

The terminal cost over $250 million to construct and can facilitate the transfer of up to five million tonnes of freight per year.

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