NPR
Russia and North Korea open the first road across their shared border
Tuesday, September 8, 2026
Russia and North Korea opened a road across their shared border. North Korea has supplied ammunition and troops to Russia during Russia's military operations in Ukraine, while Russia has provided economic and military assistance to North Korea.
Original reporting: https://www.npr.org/2026/09/08/g-s1-142285/russia-north-korea-border