An all-female band formed by the North Korean leader Kim Jong-un cancelled its concerts in Beijing and abruptly left the Chinese capital for unknown reasons. The Moranbong Band had been scheduled to hold three concerts in Beijing beginning on Saturday night in what was viewed as a visit to cultivate ties between the countries. However band members arrived at Beijing’s airport in North Korean embassy vehicles on Saturday afternoon and departed aboard a North Korean Air Koryo jet shortly after 4pm following a lengthy delay, the Chinese news website sina.com reported. Read more
