N. Korea, China open long-idle, cross-border bridge: report

What happened: North Korea and China officially opened a new cross-border bridge over the Amnok River, also known as the Yalu River, connecting Sinuiju and Dandong, after more than a decade of idleness. Key numbers: Construction began October 2011 and ended October 2014. Why it matters: The bridge is expected to boost trade and the movement of people and ease congestion on the Friendship Bridge. A South Korean unification ministry official called it the first tangible implementation of the June summit agreements and said Seoul will monitor further development. Coverage: 3 outlets in 24h

North Korea and China officially opened a new cross-border bridge over the Amnok River, also known as the Yalu River, connecting Sinuiju and Dandong, after more than a decade of idleness.

The bridge is expected to boost trade and the movement of people and ease congestion on the Friendship Bridge. A South Korean unification ministry official called it the first tangible implementation of the June summit agreements and said Seoul will monitor further development.