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Kim Jong-un visits China over new Yalu River bridge

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has travelled to China by train over the New Yalu River Bridge, South Korean officials said. The visit to Dandong marks his first known trip abroad in more than a year. The bridge opened about a week ago.

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Kim Jong-un crosses over newly opened bridge into China

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North Korea’s Kim Jong Un visits China via newly opened bridge

South Korean officials say Kim arrived in Dandong using the New Yalu River Bridge, which opened about a week ago.

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