President Obama to offer condolences to families of ferry victims . Capsizing of ferry that so far has killed almost 500 people will overshadow his visit to S. Korea . A pivot to Russia and Syria . In Japan , Syria defended his foreign policy moves on Ukraine , Obama . Obama is on a week-long trip to Pacific to reassure Pacific allies on several fronts .
President Obama to offer condolences to families of ferry victims . Capsizing of ferry that so far has killed almost 500 people will overshadow his visit to S. Korea . In Japan , Syria defended his foreign policy moves on Ukraine , Obama . Obama is on a week-long trip to Pacific to reassure Pacific allies on several fronts .