The South Korean government is advising Korean nationals to avoid visiting the Maldives due to the deepening political instability on the islands.<br /> The Foreign Ministry says the South Korean embassy in Sri Lanka-- that handles consular services for Koreans visiting the country,... has called on South Koreans living in the Maldives to take extra caution, following the local government's declaration of a state of emergency earlier this week.<br />The ministry also relayed the message to Koreans traveling to the Maldives to avoid visiting the country's capital (Ma-lay) Male,... saying safety alerts have also been issued through diplomatic missions and on social media. <br />
