Pyongyang: North Korea has completed the renovation of a railway station that links the country to Russia across the Tumen River, state media reported Thursday, signaling the latest development in the nations' closer alignment.
According to Yonhap News Agency, a ceremony marking the completion of the Tumen River Station's renovation was held at the site the previous day. The event was attended by the railway minister, other officials, and workers, as reported by the Korean Central News Agency (KCNA).
The KCNA noted that the Tumen River Station was constructed to serve as a border gateway station. It is now equipped to ensure passenger convenience and contribute to railway modernization. The station is situated just below the Tumen River on North Korea's northeastern border with Russia and is connected to Russia's Khasan Station by a bridge.
The North's 512-kilometer-long Tumen River serves as its boundary with both China and Russia. North Korea is believed to have renovated the border station amid growing exchanges and cooperation with Russia. This follows North Korea's deployment of troops late last year to support Moscow's war against Ukraine.
Late last month, North Korea and Russia launched the construction of a road bridge linking them across the Tumen River, amid deepening bilateral cooperation. The project is expected to be completed by the end of 2026.