Kim Jong Un arrives in China across a newly opened bridge, South Korean media say

Yonhap, citing a South Korean government source, reports Kim entered the border city of Dandong on Saturday by the New Yalu River Bridge.

Background

The four-lane bridge was completed in 2014 but only opened about a week ago, after delays over connecting roads and customs facilities on the North Korean side.

Recent visits

1. Sep 2025

   Kim meets Xi in Beijing for the Victory Day celebrations

2. June

   Xi makes a state visit to North Korea

3. Oct 24

   Kim reported in Dandong

Kim's last known trip to China was in September 2025, when he met President Xi Jinping in Beijing. Xi made a state visit to North Korea in June.