Han Kuo-yu

Han Kuo-yu

Taiwan TaiwanpoliticianMaleb. 19627.0Global Dominance: 0.01%

Han Kuo-yu is a Taiwanese politician and member of the Chinese Nationalist Party (KMT). He has served as the Legislative Speaker and is known for his efforts to facilitate cross-party discussions, especially regarding budgetary matters. Han has been involved in significant political negotiations and seeks to ease tensions between the executive and legislative branches of government.

Power9,099
Reach323,438

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Han Kuo-yu heads a cross-party delegation for a six-day trip to the US to promote closer Taiwan-US exchanges.

Han Kuo-yu heads cross-party delegation on US visit
Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·TaiwanTaiwan· 2026-06-21
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Chen Kuan Ting
Chen Kuan Ting

Legislative Speaker Han Kuo-yu was invited by Milos Vystrcil to visit the Czech Republic.

Czech senate head says China can’t control them
Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·TaiwanTaiwan· 2026-06-01
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Vystrčil said he had been invited by Legislative Speaker Han Kuo-yu to visit Taiwan.

Czech Senate president arrives for second Taiwan visit
Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·TaiwanTaiwan· 2026-06-01
6.0

Legislative Speaker Han Kuo-yu of the KMT requested not to meet with IPAC during a recent visit to London.

IPAC urges international inclusion of Taiwan
Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·TaiwanTaiwan· 2026-05-31
5.0

Legislative Speaker Han Kuo-yu announces the passage of the third reading of a special defense budget bill at the Legislative Yuan in Taipei today.

Lawmakers pass NT$8.81 billion arms procurement bill
Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·TaiwanTaiwan· 2026-05-29
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Cho Jung Tai
Cho Jung Tai

Legislative Speaker Han Kuo-yu is said to favor the Grand Hotel site in Taipei for the legislature's relocation.

Progress urged on the relocation of legislature
Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·TaiwanTaiwan· 2026-05-28
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Legislative Speaker Han Kuo-yu received the 'Taiwan' hoodie as a top-level gift.

Baseball mania returns to Taiwan
Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·TaiwanTaiwan· 2026-03-07
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Legislative Speaker Han Kuo-yu said that the legislature had approved early release of funds for the designated new capital expenditure.

Legislature advances project funds - Taipei Times
Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·TaiwanTaiwan· 2026-03-06
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Michelle Lee
Michelle Lee

Legislative Speaker Han Kuo-yu said that the legislature had approved early release of funds for the designated new capital expenditures and projects under this year’s central government budget.

Limited general budget passes second reading
Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·TaiwanTaiwan· 2026-03-06
7.0

Han Kuo-yu, Legislative Speaker, voiced concerns regarding Taiwan-US relations.

KMT’s NT$350bn defense plan not a ‘blank check’
Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·TaiwanTaiwan· 2026-03-05
6.0

Legislative Speaker Han Kuo-yu authorized inter-party negotiations on military spending.

KMT and TPP agree to deliberations on bill on Friday
Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·TaiwanTaiwan· 2026-03-03
5.0

Legislative Speaker Han Kuo-yu has expressed interest in promoting the relocation of the Legislative Yuan.

An ideal site for a new legislature
Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·TaiwanTaiwan· 2026-02-28
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Legislative Speaker Han Kuo-yu pledged to make the Executive Yuan’s proposed special defense budget a top priority for legislative review.

EDITORIAL: The oppositions suffocating Taiwan’s defense
Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·TaiwanTaiwan· 2026-02-27
7.0

Legislative Speaker Han Kuo-yu placed the special defense budget as the top priority for the new session.

Constructing political consensus - Taipei Times
Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·TaiwanTaiwan· 2026-02-25
5.0

Legislative Speaker Han Kuo-yu speaks in a plenary session in legislature in Taipei yesterday.

KMT to propose legislative oversight for advanced chip technology exports
Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·TaiwanTaiwan· 2026-02-25
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Legislative Speaker Han Kuo-yu told reporters that the president would accept an arrangement in which questions would be submitted at once.

Legislature sets defense budget review
Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·TaiwanTaiwan· 2026-02-24
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Legislative Speaker Han Kuo-yu said yesterday following a Lunar New Year tea reception that Lai would deliver an address.

Lai ‘glad’ to deliver address before Legislative Yuan
Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·TaiwanTaiwan· 2026-02-23
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Legislative Speaker Han Kuo-yu invited Lai to personally address the legislature on issues to resolve in the next legislative session.

Lai calls for unity at rare reception with all five yuan leaders
Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·TaiwanTaiwan· 2026-02-23
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Legislative Speaker Han Kuo-yu finally said it would be a top priority when the legislature reconvenes.

EDITORIAL: Promise in the New Year
Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·TaiwanTaiwan· 2026-02-22
6.0

Han Kuo-yu is the Legislative Speaker and heads the KMT.

KMT readies own defense budget proposal
Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·TaiwanTaiwan· 2026-02-22
6.0

Legislative Speaker Han Kuo-yu stated that the special defense budget would be a top priority for the legislature.

Lai calls on legislature to pass defense budgets
Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·TaiwanTaiwan· 2026-02-18
6.0

Legislative Speaker Han Kuo-yu said that a proposed special defense budget would be a top priority for the Legislative Yuan.

Special defense budget top priority: Han
Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·TaiwanTaiwan· 2026-02-16
8.0

The letter was addressed to Legislative Speaker Han Kuo-yu, the heads of the KMT and the TPP.

37 US lawmakers express concern over stalled budget
Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·TaiwanTaiwan· 2026-02-13
5.0

Han Kuo-yu is the Legislative Speaker who has been criticized for condoning reckless behavior.

Huang Kuo-chang not fit to run
Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·TaiwanTaiwan· 2026-02-13
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The letter was addressed to Legislative Speaker Han Kuo-yu, the heads of the opposition Chinese Nationalist Party and Taiwan People's Party.

US lawmakers urge passage of defense budget in letter
Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·TaiwanTaiwan· 2026-02-13
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Legislative Speaker Han Kuo-yu urged an end to conflicts between the ruling and opposition parties.

Lai seeks meeting with heads of government
Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·TaiwanTaiwan· 2026-02-09
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William Lai
William Lai
Karen Kuo
Karen Kuo

Han Kuo-yu was urged not to allow partisan confrontation to continue.

Civic group, parties slam opposition over budget
Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·TaiwanTaiwan· 2026-02-09
5.0

President Lai expressed no criticisms against Legislative Yuan Speaker Han Kuo-yu but urged him to consider national interests.

President bemoans opposition’s failure to pass critical bills
Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·TaiwanTaiwan· 2026-02-02
6.0

Han Kuo-yu, the Legislative Speaker, passed amendments to the Act Governing the Handling of Ill-gotten Properties.

Legislative Yuan rams through several amendments
Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·TaiwanTaiwan· 2026-01-31
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Legislative Speaker Han Kuo-yu expressed hopes for participants to reflect on the role of local administrations in democratic governance during the forum.

Minister Lin touts tech governance
Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·TaiwanTaiwan· 2026-01-27
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