N. Korea reports opening of new cross-border bridge with China

What happened: North Korea reported the opening of a new cross-border bridge linking Sinuiju with China's Dandong, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony held the previous day and officials from both countries attending. Key numbers: Bridge is four lanes and 3,026 meters long. Completed in 2014 with about US$310 million in Chinese investment. Existing Friendship Bridge opened in 1943. Why it matters: KCNA said the bridge would let the two countries boost bilateral economic relations. It is expected to increase trade and people movement and ease congestion on the Friendship Bridge. Coverage: 4 outlets in 24h

North Korea reported the opening of a new cross-border bridge linking Sinuiju with China's Dandong, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony held the previous day and officials from both countries attending.

KCNA said the bridge would let the two countries boost bilateral economic relations. It is expected to increase trade and people movement and ease congestion on the Friendship Bridge.