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When the pope Franciscan said that he could go to North Korea when he got the invitation, his greatest interest now is the timing and the process. The pope is likely to break his existing framework and go to North Korea as an apostle of peace.

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As a rule, the Pope 's overseas visits must be invited by the heads of state and invited by Catholic groups in their countries, such as conventions.

In addition, the local parish hall must meet the pope at the actual visit.

However, there is no priest in North Korea and the size of the believer is unknown.

Also, strictly speaking, Cardinal Woo Soo-jung, who also serves as the parish priest of Pyongyang, must accept the pope.

But if it is done, it is more likely to be a form of peaceful ambassador beyond this custom.

[Secretary Lee Eun-hyung of the Korean National Reconciliation Committee: As an Apostle of Peace, in the case of a visit, there is a small number of Catholics, regardless of whether or not they are there, to go to the area to act as a facilitator for reconciliation or as a facilitator for peace. .]

The pope has emphasized peace on the Korean peninsula since his inauguration.

Therefore, if you receive only the official invitation from Chairman Kim Jong-un, it is highly likely to break the format and visit North Korea.

If the visit is confirmed, the time is expected to be around the next May in Japan.

[Kim Yeon-su, priest / Chairman of the Jesuit Committee for the Korean Nation's Reconciliation: If such circumstances are met, the Pope will carefully visit Japan (next year) to see if there is a possibility to visit North Korea.]

It is noteworthy that the Pope's widespread trail of divisions and suffering through the apostle of peace will lead to North Korea.