As the two countries began the rare talks earlier today, South Korean citizens in Seoul have welcomed the discussion. With tensions on the Korean Peninsula a constant worry, residents have now started to express hope a solution to their issues can be found.

KI-YONG JIN, VICE PRESIDENT KOREAN PUBLIC SERVICE & TRANSPORT WORKERS' UNION "I welcome the diplomatic talks between the two countries. I think this is a chance for Korea, the only divided country in the world, to relieve tensions. I hope the talks will bring peace and compromise between the two Koreas. Not only do I hope the talks will lead to the DPRK's participation at the 2018 Pyeongchang Winter Olympics, but I also hope it will encourage a peaceful atmosphere on the Korean Peninsula and all over the world."

KYUNG-MI YONG, FINANCIAL CONSULTANT SHINHAN INSURANCE COMPANY "I believe these formal diplomatic discussions can result in peace. Foreigners see the Korean Peninsula as a dangerous place, that's under the constant threat of war and I hope those concerns don't become reality."