The purpose of this paper is to examine globalization and higher education from a perspective of South Korea. First, the paper reviews the concepts of globalization and internationalization. Second, the author describes a historical synopsis regarding internationalization and higher education in South Korea. Third, Korean government policies on internationalization in education are discussed. Fourth, the paper illustrates the institutional approaches of internationalization in Korean higher education. Finally, the barriers and challenges of globalization in Korean higher education conclude the discussion.