Rason (formerly Rajin-Sŏnbong; Korean pronunciation: [ɾa.sʌ̹n, ɾa.dʑin.sʰʌ̹n.boŋ]) is a North Korean special city and ice-free port [3] in the Sea of Japan in the North Pacific Ocean on the northeast tip of North Korea. It is in the Kwanbuk region and location of the Rason Special Economic Zone.

1 day ago · Plus, you will travel to North Korea to celebrate one of the biggest holidays, Kim Jong Il's Birthday.” Rason is a Special Economic Zone that sits close to both the Chinese and Russian borders ...

Feb 4, 2025 · The latest tour promises to take tourists to the “must-see sites in Rason,” which is known as North Korea’s special economic zone. The city has operated differently from the rest of the ...

4 days ago · North Korea has cautiously reopened its doors to foreign tourists for the first time in over five years, signalling a potential thaw in its rigid COVID-19 border closures. Beijing-based Koryo Tours has announced bookings for a unique six-day tour combining four nights in Rason, a Special Economic Zone in North Korea, with two nights in Yanji ...

The Rason Special Economic Zone, earlier called the Rajin-Sonbong Economic Special Zone, [1] was established by the North Korean government at Rason, bordering China and Russia, in 1991 to promote economic growth through foreign investment. [2]

5 days ago · Located in the far north-east of North Korea, close to the borders with Russia and China, the Special Economic Zone of Rason is something of a peculiarity in that it is the only place in socialist ...

Jan 16, 2025 · Exciting news for adventurous travellers: North Korea has officially reopened tourism in Rason. Rason is in the Special Economic Zone (SEZ) located in the northeast of the country. This reopening officially takes effect today, marking a …

Rason is not only the main, but also the original, Special Economic Zone of North Korea. It was formed originally as a way for North Korea to experiment with capitalism in a similar fashion to China and the Soviet Union at the time.

Known for its beautiful scenery and potential as a hub for international trade and tourism, Rason offers a mix of North Korean culture and an atypical level of economic openness. Infrastructure includes a railway that connects to Russia and roads that lead to China, making it a critical transit point for goods.

May 20, 2020 · Rason is famous for being the first, and largest, of North Korea’s special economic zones. Situated in the far northeast of the country, the only part of North Korea that borders both Russia and China (Jilin Province), it is one of North Korea's least visited areas, and more logistically difficult to access than other areas in North Korea.