IN eight months time, the world's spotlight will be on Asia, where 32 countries will compete in the World Cup finals.

Each year in South Korea countless dogs and cats are barbarically tortured, killed and eaten to provide the ingredients for mythical health cures.

Tonics and remedies derived from dog and cat parts are considered the norm in South Korea.

Let them know your views regarding the treatment of cats and dogs there. Write to Korea National Tourism Organisation, FREEPOST LONI7476 London SW1Y 4JT.

MRS SHEILA BRENNAN, Bombay Street, Blackburn.