Globalization refers to the increasing interconnectedness of societies around the world, with the world becoming "flat" and "a global village" due to everything being connected. Internationalization involves understanding and exchanging cultures and knowledge to become good global citizens. National Cheng Kung University's mission is to preserve the cultural heritage of Tainan, Taiwan while becoming a renowned international university through cultivating future leaders with global vision and conducting transdisciplinary research for the benefit of humanity.