NCCU President Li Leads Delegation to Sungkyunkwan University to strengthen partnership and collaboration
Date :
2025-10-31
Department :
Office of International Cooperation (OIC)
【Article by Office of International Cooperation】
In celebration of over six decades of partnership, National Chengchi University (NCCU) President Tsai-Yen Li led NCCU delegation to Sungkyunkwan University (SKKU) in Korea for a three-day visit, deepening the relationship between the two institutions. The visit highlighted President Li as the 100th recipient of honorary doctorate from SKKU, symbolizing the enduring friendship and mutual vision shared by the universities.
Among the NCCU delegation led by President Li were Vice President for International Cooperation Prof. Katherine Chen; Secretary General Prof. Shou Cheng Tseng; Dean of the College of Liberal Arts Prof. Hsiu Fen Chen; Dean of the College of Informatics Prof. Jyi Shane Liu; Chair of the Department of Philosophy Prof. Hua Wang; Department of Korean Language and Culture Prof. Kuan Chao Chen; Administrative Secretary Mr. Meng Syuan Cai from Office of the President, and Regional Manager Ms. Kelly Wang from Office of International Cooperation.
The relationship between NCCU and SKKU dates back to 1964, when the two universities signed an academic cooperation agreement, establishing formal partnership, both as the very first international partner to each other. Over the years, presidents from both sides have maintained close interaction, with the tradition of conferring honorary doctoral degrees, underscoring mutual recognition of significant contribution in higher education. During SKKU’s last visit to NCCU in 2024, President Ji-Beom Yoo received NCCU’s Honorary Doctorate in Education and professors from SKKU participated in the academic workshop and engaged dialogues with related NCCU professors. Both sides came to the conclusion to explore more collaboration opportunities in areas such as AI development, Sinology and East Asian studies, geopolitics and international relations., co-teaching courses and short-term programs.
In his meeting with President Yoo, President Li reaffirmed the significance of the universities’ 61-year partnership and expressed his hope to further strengthen cooperation in fields including public governance, business, social sciences, and education, through initiatives such as co-teaching, joint research projects, off-site study, and short-term programs.
Another highlight of the visit was the joint academic workshop featuring two themes: “Diverse Approaches to AI” and “East Asian Humanistic Traditions and Their Contemporary Significance,” which was held parallelly. Three professors from each institution presented research findings and participated in group discussions, showcasing the breadth of interdisciplinary collaboration across technology and the humanities. In the discussion, both sides emphasized the need for faculty to lead in the responsible application of AI technologies to enhance learning outcomes, while SKKU faculty reflected on post-pandemic education, stressing the irreplaceable value of in-person interaction.
Beyond the formal sessions, the delegation also engaged in productive discussions during luncheons and dinners hosted by SKKU. Topics ranged from the role of academic research in shaping public policy to strategies for global student recruitment and the evolving landscape of higher education. President Li also introduced NCCU’s Xperimental College,” an interdisciplinary initiative promoting flexible and innovative education and learning modules, sparking lively exchanges on curriculum design and academic innovation.
The visit also rekindled personal connections between the two universities. Prof. Woo Taek Jeong from SKKU’s Department of Korean Language and Literature, who served as an exchange professor at NCCU in 2019, fondly recalled his teaching experience in Taiwan and shared insights into cultural and pedagogical differences observed between Korean and Taiwanese students. Both universities expressed strong interest in continuing steadily faculty exchange programs.
During the stay, the delegation also visited Gow Wei Chiou, Representative of the Taipei Mission in Korea, along with Deputy Representative Chiu-Wen Kuo, the Director of the Education Division Cheng-Kie Cheng, Secretary Jing-Yi Wong, all of whom warmly welcomed the NCCU delegation. Several members of the Taipei Mission in Korea are actually NCCU alumni, including Deputy Representative Chiu Wen Kuo, who is also an alumna of SKKU. The meeting covered topics such as sustainable higher education, AI applications in diplomacy, and the potential establishment of a “Taiwan-Japan-Korea Trilateral Forum” to foster regional academic and policy dialogue.
The three-day visit reaffirmed the deep and longstanding partnership between NCCU and SKKU. Building on this foundation, the two universities will continue to pursue innovative, interdisciplinary collaboration, bridging AI and the humanities, and nurture globally minded talents equipped to address the challenges of an ever-evolving world.
In celebration of over six decades of partnership, National Chengchi University (NCCU) President Tsai-Yen Li led NCCU delegation to Sungkyunkwan University (SKKU) in Korea for a three-day visit, deepening the relationship between the two institutions. The visit highlighted President Li as the 100th recipient of honorary doctorate from SKKU, symbolizing the enduring friendship and mutual vision shared by the universities.
Among the NCCU delegation led by President Li were Vice President for International Cooperation Prof. Katherine Chen; Secretary General Prof. Shou Cheng Tseng; Dean of the College of Liberal Arts Prof. Hsiu Fen Chen; Dean of the College of Informatics Prof. Jyi Shane Liu; Chair of the Department of Philosophy Prof. Hua Wang; Department of Korean Language and Culture Prof. Kuan Chao Chen; Administrative Secretary Mr. Meng Syuan Cai from Office of the President, and Regional Manager Ms. Kelly Wang from Office of International Cooperation.
The relationship between NCCU and SKKU dates back to 1964, when the two universities signed an academic cooperation agreement, establishing formal partnership, both as the very first international partner to each other. Over the years, presidents from both sides have maintained close interaction, with the tradition of conferring honorary doctoral degrees, underscoring mutual recognition of significant contribution in higher education. During SKKU’s last visit to NCCU in 2024, President Ji-Beom Yoo received NCCU’s Honorary Doctorate in Education and professors from SKKU participated in the academic workshop and engaged dialogues with related NCCU professors. Both sides came to the conclusion to explore more collaboration opportunities in areas such as AI development, Sinology and East Asian studies, geopolitics and international relations., co-teaching courses and short-term programs.
In his meeting with President Yoo, President Li reaffirmed the significance of the universities’ 61-year partnership and expressed his hope to further strengthen cooperation in fields including public governance, business, social sciences, and education, through initiatives such as co-teaching, joint research projects, off-site study, and short-term programs.
Another highlight of the visit was the joint academic workshop featuring two themes: “Diverse Approaches to AI” and “East Asian Humanistic Traditions and Their Contemporary Significance,” which was held parallelly. Three professors from each institution presented research findings and participated in group discussions, showcasing the breadth of interdisciplinary collaboration across technology and the humanities. In the discussion, both sides emphasized the need for faculty to lead in the responsible application of AI technologies to enhance learning outcomes, while SKKU faculty reflected on post-pandemic education, stressing the irreplaceable value of in-person interaction.
Beyond the formal sessions, the delegation also engaged in productive discussions during luncheons and dinners hosted by SKKU. Topics ranged from the role of academic research in shaping public policy to strategies for global student recruitment and the evolving landscape of higher education. President Li also introduced NCCU’s Xperimental College,” an interdisciplinary initiative promoting flexible and innovative education and learning modules, sparking lively exchanges on curriculum design and academic innovation.
The visit also rekindled personal connections between the two universities. Prof. Woo Taek Jeong from SKKU’s Department of Korean Language and Literature, who served as an exchange professor at NCCU in 2019, fondly recalled his teaching experience in Taiwan and shared insights into cultural and pedagogical differences observed between Korean and Taiwanese students. Both universities expressed strong interest in continuing steadily faculty exchange programs.
During the stay, the delegation also visited Gow Wei Chiou, Representative of the Taipei Mission in Korea, along with Deputy Representative Chiu-Wen Kuo, the Director of the Education Division Cheng-Kie Cheng, Secretary Jing-Yi Wong, all of whom warmly welcomed the NCCU delegation. Several members of the Taipei Mission in Korea are actually NCCU alumni, including Deputy Representative Chiu Wen Kuo, who is also an alumna of SKKU. The meeting covered topics such as sustainable higher education, AI applications in diplomacy, and the potential establishment of a “Taiwan-Japan-Korea Trilateral Forum” to foster regional academic and policy dialogue.
The three-day visit reaffirmed the deep and longstanding partnership between NCCU and SKKU. Building on this foundation, the two universities will continue to pursue innovative, interdisciplinary collaboration, bridging AI and the humanities, and nurture globally minded talents equipped to address the challenges of an ever-evolving world.