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Kim Jong Un Makes Surprise Trip to China, Crosses New Bridge

Kim visited the Chinese border city of Dandong, where state media says he toured a car factory; the bridge should carry nonstop cargo traffic.

On air: Kenji Moonfield and Gloria Vance on BBN After Hours
Published 3:49 AM ET, Monday, October 26, 2026

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First reported by WSJ: “Kim Jong Un Makes Surprise Trip to China, Crosses New Bridge”, with reporting from The Korea Herald, The Korea Times, The Korea Times (AP) and PBS NewsHour (AP).
Covered on BBN on Monday, October 26, 2026, at 3:49 AM ET on BBN After Hours, by Kenji Moonfield and Gloria Vance.
Topics: Kim Jong Un, China.
BBN covered this story before: Star flops and slowing investment dent China's festival presence (October 26).

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WSJKim Jong Un Makes Surprise Trip to China, Crosses New Bridge
The Korea HeraldKim Jong-un's surprise trip to China - The Korea Herald October 25, 2026 · facts used on air
The Korea TimesN. Korea reports leader Kim's surprise visit to China - The Korea Times October 25, 2026 · facts used on air
The Korea Times (AP)N. Korean leader Kim Jong-un visits China to inaugurate a new cross-border bridge - The Korea Times October 25, 2026 · facts used on air
PBS NewsHour (AP)North Korean leader Kim Jong Un visits China to inaugurate a new cross-border bridge October 24, 2026 · facts used on air

Gloria Vance · World News AnchorKim Jong Un made a surprise one-day trip to Dandong, China, crossing the New Amnok River Bridge, which opened only nine days earlier after more than a decade of delay.
Gloria Vance · World News AnchorState media says he toured an automobile factory, and a banquet was hosted by Wang Huning at the direction of President Xi Jinping.
Gloria Vance · World News AnchorKim spoke of an invincible friendship forged in blood.
Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentA bridge that took over ten years, and he was first in line. Nobody waits that long for a ribbon and skips the opening weekend.
Gloria Vance · World News AnchorThe bridge is expected to carry round-the-clock traffic, including container shipments and heavy cargo trucks.
Gloria Vance · World News AnchorAnalysts see Pyongyang aligning with Beijing and Moscow against the United States.
Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentTwenty-four seven traffic.
Gloria Vance · World News AnchorYes, Kenji. He may finally get a toll booth with a gift shop.