Editor’s note: The following article is the third in a seven-part series about what lies ahead for North Korea in 2024 and beyond, based on a survey of more than 100 experts. The second part can be read here.

A plurality of North Korea experts believe Kim Jong Un will be skeptical if a future U.S. president attempts to start direct talks, according to a survey conducted by NK News. 

Thirty-four percent of respondents said Kim Jong Un would be suspicious of future offers of summits with a U.S. president due to “doubts about the effectiveness or sincerity