We asked South Koreans what they think will come out of the Trump-Kim summit

"I want peace to come to the Korean Peninsula as soon as possible. Of course the summit is a good thing. We've been in a state of war for 70 years. While there might not be actual fighting, the fact is we are still in a state of constant uncertainty. This summit will be an opportunity to liberate ourselves from this.

Kim Jong Un and Trump are unpredictable, but this is the start of the conversation — the first time they speak. I think something good will happen. I just hope that Trump won't miss this opportunity."

—Lee Tae-ok, a 51-year-old Won Buddhist from Gyeonggi

"I wish to the see the denuclearization of the Korean Peninsula and the signing of a peace treaty. I hope it goes well, but it’s very difficult to predict what will happen.

It was through the power of the people that we were able to bring political change to this country [with impeachment of Park Geun-hye, South Korea's previous president who is currently serving a 24-year prison sentence for corruption] and I believe if we the people put our efforts into bringing peace, it will happen.

Regarding Trump, it's not a matter of how or what he is doing. No matter what his real intentions are, there can still be a positive result."

—Park Jin-gyun, Secretary General of the Justice and Peace Committee of the Catholic Diocese of Uijeongbu

"I don't think the summit is a bad thing, why would it be? I've come to this rally to show my support for peace. To be honest, I don't know what’s going to happen on Tuesday. But there is talk of denuclearization and a peace treaty, so of course this is a good thing.

I'm not entirely sure about Trump as a person, but the fact is there has been no talk between the two Koreas for so long, it's better than nothing."

—A female 35-year-old NGO worker from Seoul

"I think the summit is a good thing. How can you not think so? I don't think a bad thing will come out of this, but it's difficult to know whether anything meaningful will.

For the summit, well, as you know, they said they would do it, then it got canceled, then now it's on again. I think the US is laying out its playing cards on the table to strategically benefit out of the situation.

I don't think we can trust Trump to the very end, and part of me feels he's doing this all for show. That said, I do hope he resolves the nuclear issue."

—Lee, a 23-year-old International Relations undergraduate student

"I don't think Trump is sincere. He just needs a grand event to boost his image.

At the same time, Kim Jong Un actually does need something: He needs to feed his people. North Koreans are starving. Why else do you think he would suddenly want to talk? He has no other choice — he's desperate.

The summit will be a great photo opportunity, with handshakes, signatures, and promises — but Trump is ultimately a businessman, and I'm not sure he can be trusted."

—Song Il-seok, 31-year-old office worker

"I think it's a great opportunity. First and foremost, for the people of North Korea who have a fundamental human right to be fed. This can be a first step on a humanitarian level.

As for South Korea, we are the only country in the world to be divided for 70 years. We are so tired of nuclear and missiles anxieties. Also, we're wasting so much tax money on the military, which is always ready for war.

The summit can act as a stepping stone for peace, not just on the Korean Peninsula but the world. Yes, this is a problem between North and South Korea, but looking at the bigger picture, it's actually a face-off between communism and capitalism.

The Koreas are not the ones with the real power; rather, it's the US, China, and Russia. The latter two become mightier by the day, and if North Korea continues to be propped up by them, the world will become even more bipolar.

Resolving the situation on the Korean Peninsula will weaken the strength of communism. In that sense, I think the summit can only be a good thing."

—Yoo Nam-hoon, 37-year-old business owner