After his morning arrival , the Pope is expected to attend a private Mass and then proceed to the Blue House , which is the South Korean president 's residence , where he is to meet with Park and other South Korean officials . North Korea fired projectiles into the sea before the Pope 's arrival . Pope Francis is making his first visit to Asia . His Asian trip is a nod to his interest outside Europe . Pope is expected to celebrate Mass with Sewol ferry victims , North Korean refugees and former comfort women .
North Korea fired projectiles into the sea before the Pope 's arrival . Pope Francis is making his first visit to Asia . His Asian trip is a nod to his interest outside Europe . Pope is expected to celebrate Mass with Sewol ferry victims , North Korean refugees and former comfort women .