North Korea’s Moranbong Band, which arrived in Beijing on Friday, suddenly left China on Saturday without providing any clear reason.

An expert has told NK News that this sudden cancellation will deepen Chinese decision-makers’ distrust towards North Korea.

The Moranbong Band was introduced to world in 2012 as the successor to the Pochonbo Electronic Ensemble. As reported before, the band has often been referred to as a symbolic step towards North Korean cultural openness.

While no clear reason has been provided, Yonhap reportedthat foreign media’s concern over Hyon Song Wol, formerly the vocalist for the Pochonbo Electronic Ensemble