China – N. Korea bridge to open in October, but DPRK infrastructure lacking



Evergreen China – N. Korea bridge to open in October, but DPRK infrastructure lacking Satellite imagery from June 2014 shows little infrastructure connecting to Chinese-funded bridge Chad O'Carroll September 24, 2014 SHARE COPY LINK FACEBOOK X LINKEDIN MASTODON NK News Update 25/9/14: Since publication of this article, NK News analyst John Grisafi detected the construction of a new road approximately 4km from the new Yalu River Bridge, suggesting North Korea may be able to connect the new bridge in time for its October opening. Satellite imagery taken in June shows that the new road – which connects to a junction leading to Sinujiu – would require a further 3KM to reach the suspension bridge. Update 25/9/14: Since publication of this article, NK News analyst John Grisafi detected the construction of a new road approximately 4km from the new Yalu River Bridge, suggesting North Korea may be able to connect the new bridge in time for its October opening. Satellite imagery taken in June shows that the new road – which connects to a junction leading to Sinujiu – would require a further 3KM to reach the suspension bridge. 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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China – N. Korea bridge to open in October, but DPRK infrastructure lacking

Satellite imagery from June 2014 shows little infrastructure connecting to Chinese-funded bridge

Chad O'Carroll September 24, 2014

China – N. Korea bridge to open in October, but DPRK infrastructure lacking

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Update 25/9/14: Since publication of this article, NK News analyst John Grisafi detected the construction of a new road approximately 4km from the new Yalu River Bridge, suggesting North Korea may be able to connect the new bridge in time for its October opening.

Satellite imagery taken in June shows that the new road – which connects to a junction leading to Sinujiu – would require a further 3KM to reach the suspension bridge.

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