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In this photo taken Monday Aug. 29, 2011, a North Korean woman walks past banners with the slogans that reads, "In the course of defending our fatherland and building a powerful, prosperous nationÖ," at top left, "Let's fully fulfill our civil duties!" at bottom left, and “Strong and prosperous nation” at right, in Rason city in North Korea. Tucked into North Korea's far northeast, the cities of Rajin and Sonbong have remained largely out of reach despite being designated a special economic zone 20 years ago. Now, as part of a national economic push, the region has a new name _ Rason _ and laborers are scrambling to build a road to China they hope will bring in tourists, investors and manufacturers. (AP Photo/Ng Han Guan)