VC
Victor Cha
Academic
A scholar from the Center for Strategic and International Studies, focusing on Asia policy.
Notable Quotes
"This is spurred largely by North Korea's provision of troops, weapons, munitions, and labourers for Putin's war in Ukraine"View Story →
"The speed of construction is a reflection of the volume of trade activity between the two sides."View Story →
"It is fair to say that this connection, prior to the war in Ukraine, was one of the sleepiest links between North Korea and its two neighbours."View Story →
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North Korea and Russia open first road bridge linking both countries
It comes as relations between both countries have strengthened since the start of the Ukraine war.
September 8, 2026Key bridge linking North Korea and Russia almost finished, satellite images show
The road crossing is the latest sign of the deepening relationship between Pyongyang and Moscow.
May 6, 2026