Lee asks Pope Leo XIV to visit N. Korea; Pope says will 'actively' try (opens original article in a new tab)

President Lee Jae Myung asked Pope Leo XIV to visit North Korea and the DMZ, and the Pope said he would actively consider the request.

• President Lee Jae Myung requested Pope Leo XIV to visit North Korea and the DMZ during their meeting at the Vatican.
• Pope Leo XIV stated he would actively pursue the proposal.
• Lee made the announcement after returning from a 10-day trip to Europe.