Analysis of Rason using artificial intelligence reveals that most activity is concentrated on weapons exports to Russia and coal exports to China. Recent analysis of changes in Rason following its opening to tourists, based on gas station activity, has been hampered by North Korea’s sudden suspension of the program. North Korea likely suspended the opening of Rason, its second attempt at opening to tourism ahead of the June opening of the Kalma Coastal Tourist Zone, due to concerns about the influx of highly sensitive information, such as casualties among North Korean troops deployed in Russia, and the outflow of internal information. As these factors could increase internal instability, stronger control measures are anticipated in the future.