North Korea has reopened its border city of Rason to foreign tourists for the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic began, allowing visitors to celebrate Kim Jong Il's birthday. Beijing-based tour operator Koryo Tours has opened bookings for trips to Rason, offering visits to the city's top sites and the opportunity to celebrate the national holiday. Details about itineraries and pricing remain uncertain, and it is unclear if private tours will be permitted or if tourism will be limited to group visits with strict supervision. North Korea has not announced the resumption of large-scale foreign tourism to other major sites.