Why are Chinese flights to N. Korea resuming now?

Air China resumed direct flights between Beijing and Pyongyang on Monday, the first time since the pandemic. For now, North Korea is only allowing in travellers with official or other special purposes. - North Korea's Air Koryo had already restarted flights from Beijing to Pyongyang in 2023.

Why are Chinese flights to N. Korea resuming now?
Air China resumed direct flights between Beijing and Pyongyang on Monday, the first time since the pandemic. For now, North Korea is only allowing in travellers with official or other special purposes. - North Korea's Air Koryo had already restarted flights from Beijing to Pyongyang in 2023.