WASHINGTON DC – The third Rason International Trade Fair is scheduled to take place in mid August, copies of English and Chinese language promotional materials for the event show.

The Rason International Trade Fair is modeled on the Pyongyang International Trade Fair which takes place each spring and fall. This is the third trade fair to take place  in Rason and it is the only other city to host such a fair outside of Pyongyang.

The trade fair takes place August 19-23 at the Rason Exhibition Hall (site of the previous two trade fairs). Applications must be submitted by July 20th.