First North Korean international flight lands in Beijing since Covid-19 North Korea has been gradually easing its border restrictions, particularly in light of recent visits by Chinese and Russian government officials, including Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu, to attend a military parade. 2023.8.22
![An Air Koryo flight at Beijing Capital International Airport on Tuessday. The flight was the first North Korean airliner to touch down in China in three years. [YONHAP]](https://image.koreajoongangdaily.com/11230529.jpg?imageId=11230529&width=240&height=184&format=webp&format=jpg)