A number of places around the world have reported examples of meddling in university affairs. The latest country to add to the list is South Korea where complaints have emerged regarding decisions on institutional leadership. The specific concern arose regarding the S. Korean Ministry of Science demand that the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST) president be removed after allegations of financial fraud. Beyond the immediate case of KAIST, critics indicate that turnover among high level academic leaders has been a habit when government transition occurs, a practice that academics see as disruptive of scientific progress.
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