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North Korea has abandoned the idea of ​​inviting the pope in the past. But this time, as Kim Jong-un has already announced his invitation, the possibility of the ceremony is high.

So, if you send the official invitation to the pope, what kind of form will it be?

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It is the only sanctuary in North Korea.

At the time of the death of John Paul II in 2005, memorial masses were held.

[Kim Young-il / Chairman of Jangchung Catholic Church in Pyongyang in 2005: As a Catholic, my heart was sick because I heard this Bibo.]

It was reported that North Korea had abandoned its mission after pursuing past visits to the Pope.

Tae Young Ho, who escaped from North Korea, recalled that in 1991, North Korea disbanded in two months after moving to separate teams to escape diplomatic isolation.

I was worried that the Catholic fever could make the system dangerous.

But this time, it seems likely that Kim Jong Eun will send an official invitation.

We have already made it clear through President Moon that the pope will be warmly welcomed when he comes to Pyongyang.

Pope Benedict XVI can be an opportunity to show off his will to open.

[Professor Lee Woo-young / professor at North Korea's Graduate School: It is a country that can have a Pope's partnership (in the view of North Korea), and it can be seen as an opportunity to show that North Korea is not oppressing religion ... I see a huge propaganda effect.]

There are also observations that North Korea is already considering Pope's visit.

[Koh Young-hwan / Former North Korean diplomat: Lee Jong-hyuk is likely to make contact. This person has always been in charge of establishing diplomatic relations with the Vatican. I have that person now in Geneva.]

But when the Pope arrives in Pyongyang, it is likely that interest in religion will increase among North Koreans and will continue to weigh on profits as it can be a burden on the system.

(Image coverage: Han Il Sang, Image editing: Lee Seung Yeol)