The bridge is being built near the existing "Friendship Bridge," a rail bridge which was commissioned in 1959 after the Korean War.
Pyongyang earlier this week confirmed for the first time that it had sent troops to fight for Russia in the war in Ukraine under orders from leader Kim Jong Un.
An imposing statue of Amitābha Buddha has been unearthed at Yakjon-ri site, with ceramic and tile finds confirming it dates back to the early 10th century.
Concerns grew following social media reports that pets were going missing - prompting locals to reportedly confront North Koreans about what they were allegedly doing to their dogs.
EUROPE AFFAIRS | "Russia only understands the language of force,” Maj.-Gen. Vadym Skibitsky told the 'Post.'
South Korea and Syria have formed diplomatic relations, marking a shift from Syria’s past alignment with North Korea.
On Monday, the South's military said about 1,500 North Koreans were working on barbed wire installations and land work in the demilitarized zone, as the North was conducting military exercises.
The bridge was agreed upon during a visit by President Vladimir Putin to North Korea in 2024, when the two countries signed a comprehensive strategic partnership agreement.
The news posted a photo showing the country's leader, Kim Jong-Un inspecting what seems to be part of the submarine.
Ukrainian forces in Russia's Kursk region face encirclement as Russian troops advance, cutting supply lines in a major setback for Kyiv's strategic gambit to gain leverage in potential peace talks.
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