The Foreign Ministry has strongly advised South Koreans residing in Afghanistan to temporarily evacuate to the Afghan capital of Kabul. The move follows a spate of abductions, bombings and other terrorist acts in the Muslim country.

On its official Web site, the ministry said Wednesday that violent acts by terrorist groups and militants aimed at South Koreans and other foreigners are feared to increase in Afghanistan ahead of local parliamentary and presidential elections in September.

The ministry also urged South Korean missionaries against proselytizing for a particular religion in the Islamic country, warning it could prompt religious conflict and terrorist attacks.

The ministry additionally asked South Koreans in the country to refrain from making overland trips and entering zones considered to be dangerous.

Seoul currently considers Afghanistan to be the most dangerous country for travelers after Iraq. But its capital Kabul is considered relatively safer than other areas in the South Asian country.

Currently, there are around 100 South Koreans, including government officials, businesspeople and missionaries, in Afghanistan.