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(LEAD) N. Korea's Kim arrives in China's Dandong via newly opened bridge: gov't source

Kim's arrival via newly opened bridge signals notable North Korea-China border development.

Context

What happened: North Korean leader Kim Jong-un arrived in China's border city of Dandong via the newly opened New Amnok River Bridge, according to a government source cited by Yonhap. Key numbers: The four-lane bridge stretches 3,026 meters and was completed in 2014 with about US$310 million in Chinese investment. Its opening was delayed 12 years. Why it matters: The source said the bridge's opening highlights its potential to strengthen economic ties between Pyongyang and Beijing.

What changed

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un arrived in China's border city of Dandong via the newly opened New Amnok River Bridge, according to a government source cited by Yonhap.

Why it matters

The source said the bridge's opening highlights its potential to strengthen economic ties between Pyongyang and Beijing.

Sources

yonhap