Diya is a devoted Koreanphile, captivated by Korean culture and cuisine through friendships she formed in the UK. She has travelled to Korea eight times, beginning her journey in April 2007 and most recently visiting in April 2025. On one occasion, she was selected as one of 12 reporters to explore Korea alongside a small international delegation, reflecting her standing in cultural reporting.

Diya’s cartoons for Korea Net have consistently stood out, earning her a place among the top five reporters for two consecutive years—an acknowledgment of her creativity and insight in capturing Korean culture. In the UK, she has often been called upon to facilitate book clubs at the Korean Cultural Centre, sharing her passion for Korean literature and fostering engaging discussions among diverse audiences.

Born in India and having lived briefly in the United States and Hong Kong, Diya identifies with the shared cultural threads between India and Korea, often drawing insightful comparisons. Although she has spent most of her life in the UK, her perspective is richly multicultural, reflecting her diverse experiences and deep appreciation for global cultures.

Diya is a writer and illustrator with a growing portfolio of creative work. She has contributed a review of Familiar Things for Wasafiri magazine and provided illustrations for the kimchi recipe book Kimjang. In her spare time, she enjoys reading, cartooning, writing, and cloud-gazing, finding inspiration in the world around her.

Get in touch if you share a passion for Korea or have experiences with other cultures to exchange. Email her at diya.mitra@icloud.com or leave a comment below.

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Honorary Reporter for Korea.net

• 2014 – 2023
• 2024 – 2025