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.

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]

1 day 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 ...

1 day ago · A tour operator has begun reopening bookings to see Rason, a city that neighbors the countries of China and Russia, ahead of the birthday celebrations for the late Kim Jong Il, North Korea’s ...

3 days ago · 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 ...

2 days ago · Rason, established as North Korea's first special economic zone in 1991, serves as a testing ground for new economic policies and has historically attracted limited numbers of Chinese and Russian ...

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.

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 …

Jan 16, 2025 · Rason North Korea opens to tourism. Rason Special Economic Zone will be the first area open to tourists since closure in January 2020. There has been news that Rason, located in the northeast of North Korea, has officially opened for tourism.

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.