North Korea — Special Economic Zones
North Korea has 25 Special Economic Zones, encompassing 8 Special Economic Zones, 6 Industrial Parks, 5 Mixed Use Zones, 3 Export Processing Zones, tracked by SEZ Explorer.
Zone Overview
| Total Zones | 25 |
|---|---|
| Zone Types | 8 Special Economic Zones, 6 Industrial Parks, 5 Mixed Use Zones, 3 Export Processing Zones |
| Region | Asia |
Zones in North Korea (25 total)
- Rason Economic and Trade Zone — Rason (est. 1991)
- Kaesong Industrial Complex — Kaesong (est. 2002)
- Mount Kumgang Tourist Zone — Kumgang (est. 2002)
- Sinuiju International Economic Zone — Sinuiju (est. 2013)
- Hwanggumpyong and Wihwa Islands Economic Zone — Sinuiju (est. 2011)
- Songrim Export Processing Zone — Songrim (est. 2013)
- Waudo Export Processing Zone — Nampo (Waudo) (est. 2013)
- Wiwon Industrial Development Zone — Wiwon (est. 2013)
- Hungnam Industrial Development Zone — Hungnam (est. 2013)
- Hyondong Industrial Development Zone — Wonsan (Hyondong) (est. 2013)
- Pukchong Agricultural Development Zone — Pukchong (est. 2013)
- Orang Agricultural Development Zone — Orang (est. 2013)
- Onsong Island Tourism Development Zone — Onsong (est. 2013)
- Sinphyong Tourism Development Zone — Sinphyong (est. 2013)
- Chongjin Economic Development Zone — Chongjin (est. 2013)
- Hyesan Economic Development Zone — Hyesan (est. 2013)
- Manpo Economic Development Zone — Manpo (est. 2013)
- Amrok River Economic Development Zone — Sinuiju (est. 2013)
- Wonsan Special Tourist Zone — Kumgang (est. 2014)
- Jindo Export Processing Zone — Nampo (Jindo) (est. 2014)
- Kangryong International Green Demonstration Zone — Kangryong (est. 2014)
- Chongnam Industrial Development Zone — Chongnam (est. 2014)
- Sukchon Agricultural Development Zone — Sukchon (est. 2014)
- Chongsu Tourist Development Zone — Sakju (Chongsu) (est. 2014)
- Unjong High-Tech Development Zone — Pyongyang (Unjong) (est. 2014)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many Special Economic Zones are there in North Korea?
North Korea has 25 Special Economic Zones registered on SEZ Explorer.
What types of economic zones exist in North Korea?
North Korea's zone ecosystem includes 8 Special Economic Zones, 6 Industrial Parks, 5 Mixed Use Zones, 3 Export Processing Zones.
What is a notable Special Economic Zone in North Korea?
Rason Economic and Trade Zone is one of the economic zones in North Korea, located in Rason.