North Korea's Emerging Destination for Western Tourists

North Korea's Emerging Destination for Western Tourists

Even by North Korean standards, Rason has never been considered a tourism hotspot. 

However, recent developments suggest that it is poised to become the country's first destination for Western tourists since the onset of the pandemic.

 CNN's Will Ripley provides an in-depth look at this emerging tourist locale.

Rason, located in the northeastern part of North Korea, is strategically positioned near the borders of China and Russia, offering unique access points for foreign visitors.