North Korea appears to have increased imports from China at two key border crossings in the last month, according to NK Pro analysis of satellite imagery, following construction of a likely new disinfection facility at one crossing and a pause in activity at the other.

The developments come as Chinese trade data has shown a recovery in bilateral trade to the highest levels since the start of the pandemic.

Pyongyang has yet to eliminate its virus-related travel and quarantine rules, but an expert previously told NK Pro that the trade uptick points to a partial