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]

Rason is the kind of place that is rarely visited on a first trip to North Korea and, while it lacks the razzmatazz of Pyongyang, it makes for a superb return trip to the DPRK, or as we like to say “the other North Korea”.

Jan 16, 2025 · Visitors in Rason can discover factories, the bustling port, a language institute, a taekwondo training center, and even a local bank. It’s also the only place where foreigners can visit a local market: a rare chance to experience day-to-day life in North Korea first hand.

This budget tour to North Korea will take you to the must-see sites in Rason, North Korea's Special Economic Zone. This tour includes accommodation and transport in Yanji, and the Rason Entry Permit. It also includes a hotel stay of 2 nights in Yanji, before and after travel. Read more about Rason on our detailed Rason Travel Guide page.

Jan 16, 2025 · There has been news that Rason, located in the northeast of North Korea, has officially opened for tourism. Whilst we have been informed it has officially opened, as of yet we do not have confirmed itineraries and prices for tourists.

Jan 17, 2025 · What the Rason? The Rason Special Economic Zone (SEZ) is a fascinating chapter in North Korea’s cautious flirtation with market reform. Established in 1991, it was one of the country’s first attempts to create a space for foreign investment and international trade.

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.

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Jun 18, 2021 · The Rason Special Economic Zone: Like nowhere else in North Korea The DPRK’s flirtation with capitalism has led to hotels, casinos, beaches and trade shows in one small area in the North Gareth Johnson June 18, 2021