Taking part in the fair are more than 110 entities from various countries and regions including the DPRK, Russia, the Czech Republic, Sweden, China and Chinese Taipei.

408 000 items in 36 000 varieties were on display at the fair, covering electric, electronic, light industry and foodstuff products and vehicles.

The number of participants and varieties of exhibits is higher than the previous fair.

Ho Myong Ho, director of the Rason Exhibition Corporation, told KCNA:

"The fair, sponsored by the Rason Exhibition Corporation, is to be held for four days.

It has come under spotlight of many businessmen at home and abroad. It will help invigorate trade and business activities among countries and regions.

Rason is a special economic and trade zone of the DPRK, where special favors are granted in economic field.

The zone is turning into an international center for transit transport, trade, investment and financial and tourism services."