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 …

Rason is a combined city of the former cities of Rajin (라진구역) and Sonbong (선봉군) with an approximate population of 195,000. It has a special 'free trade' designation at the corner of …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

Aug 14, 2019 · How to travel to North Korea’s special economic zone, Rason, from Beijing, China, and everything you need to know about visiting, including visas.

The area is unique as it has both a warm-water port and an ice-free harbor, which is vital for trade. Known for its beautiful scenery and potential as a hub for international trade and tourism, …

Rason is a national policy testing ground for the DPRK where it conducts economic field experiments such as a free market for local companies and farms (it is the only market in the …

Rajin-Sonbong - follow KTG on our two day adventure in this special economic zone of North Korea called Rason bordering Russia & China. Located in the far northeast we arrive here …