Rason Special Economic Zone

Rason Special Economic Zone
Chosŏn'gŭl
라진선봉 경제특구
Hancha
羅津先鋒經濟特區
Revised RomanizationRajin-Seonbong Gyeongje Teukgu
McCune–ReischauerRajin-Sŏnbong Kyŏngche T'ŭkku

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] It is similar to the special economic zones of China and elsewhere, set up to pilot market economics in a designated controlled area. Foreign currency may be used in the zone.[3] Chinese and Russian companies have invested in the special economic zone, and Mongolia joined in about 2013.[4]

The Rason Special Economic Zone is administered by the Committee for Promotion of External Economic Cooperation (CPEEC).[5] Foreign companies must be invited by the CPEEC to operate in the zone.[5]

  1. ^ Cite error: The named reference 38north-20141216 was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
  2. ^ Cite error: The named reference Hanns Seidel Foundation- report was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
  3. ^ Kang Chol Hwan (13 September 2001). "Foreign-exchange coupons out of sight". NKchosun.com. Archived from the original on 30 August 2004.
  4. ^ Cite error: The named reference LaFoy was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
  5. ^ a b "Information on Entry & Investment into Rajin-Sonbong District". North Korean government. Archived from the original on 29 August 2012. Retrieved 5 November 2012.

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