The Latest Breaking News from Dandong

Kim Jong Un crosses newly opened bridge into China on first known trip abroad in a year

Kim arrived on Saturday in the Chinese border city of Dandong in Liaoning province after crossing the New Yalu River Bridge

The Independent UK · 2h ago

North Korea's Kim Jong-un makes surprise visit to China via newly opened bridge: Report

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has reportedly made a surprise visit to China, arriving in the border city of Dandong through a newly opened bridge linking the two countries, Yonhap news agency reported on Saturday, citing a South Korean government source.

The Times of India · 6h ago

China, North Korea open long-delayed trade bridge

China and North Korea formally opened the Yalu River Bridge on Thursday, connecting Dandong in China with Sinuiju in North Korea. Beijing says the bridge will promote economic and trade cooperation.

France 24 · Oct 15

China fears wind carrying Covid virus from N Korea

Officials in a Chinese city on the border with North Korea say they cannot figure out where persistent new Covid-19 infections are coming from -- and suspect the wind blowing in from their secretive neighbour.

Bangkok Post · Jun 8, 2022

China halts freight train traffic with North Korea

China says it halted railroad freight traffic with North Korea as it deals with the spread of COVID-19 in the border town of Dandong

The Independent UK · Apr 29, 2022

N.Korea halts rail crossings with China, where COVID is on the rise -Yonhap

Cross-border freight train services between North Korea and China have been suspended after a series of COVID-19 infections in the Chinese border city of Dandong, the Yonhap news agency said on Friday.

Reuters · Apr 29, 2022