A seven person delegation from North Korea scheduled to visit South Korea on Saturday has abruptly cancelled its plans the evening before its arrival, South Korea’s Ministry of Unification (MOU) said late Friday evening.

The delegation was to be led by Hyon Song Wol, a North Korean musician and former member of the country’s primary propaganda troupe, the Moranbong band.

Hyon’s delegation was for the purpose of inspecting facilities for the performance of the 140-member Samjiyon Orchestra, which the two Koreas have agreed will perform during the PyeongChang Winter Olympics in both Seoul and Gangnueng.

North Korea issued a notice delivered