Wellington Koo

Wellington Koo

politician Taiwan

Wellington Koo is the Minister of National Defense in Taiwan, notable for being only the third civilian to hold this position in the nation's history. He has been pivotal in reforming Taiwan's military command and control structures, advocating for an asymmetric defense strategy, and enhancing training for both conscripts and professional soldiers. Under his leadership, Taiwan's defense budget has significantly increased, reflecting a commitment to modernizing the military amidst rising tensions in the region.

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.01%
Persistence
23 wks
Reach
652,392
Power
18,257$
Sentiment
6.92
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Taiwan 8 7.50 0.82% +230% 23,816,775 648,209 $670,000 18,235$
Paraguay 1 5.00 0.06% +0% 7,132,538 4,183 $38,000 22$
Totals 9 30,949,313 652,392 $708,000 18,257$
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Recent Mentions

Taiwan Taiwan: Wellington Koo is the Minister of National Defense who attended the Legislative Yuan meeting regarding the Han Kuang military exercise. 7

Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999: MND submits report on Han Kuang drills

Taiwan Taiwan: Minister of National Defense Wellington Koo said that up to 22,000 reservists participated in the drills this year, the highest number in the history of the exercises. 7

Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999: Ex-US officer moots joint exercises

Taiwan Taiwan: Minister of National Defense Wellington Koo praised Taiwanese troops for their work during the Han Kuang exercises. 9

Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999: Ten-day Han Kuang drills conclude

Taiwan Taiwan: Minister of National Defense Wellington Koo visited Hualien to inspect the air force’s simulations of nighttime repairs using foldable fiberglass mats. 8

Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999: Han Kuang drills simulate US ship escorts

Taiwan Taiwan: Minister of National Defense Wellington Koo observed a naval mine-laying exercise yesterday in Kaohsiung’s Zuoying District. 7

Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999: Drills focus on stopping enemy landing

Taiwan Taiwan: Minister of National Defense Wellington Koo observed a naval mine-laying exercise as part of the Han Kuang military drills. 7

Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999: Han Kuang exercises continue with combat drills around nation

Taiwan Taiwan: Minister of National Defense Wellington Koo was very concerned about injuries sustained by military personnel. 7

Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999: Three soldiers injured in car crash during exercises

Taiwan Taiwan: Wellington Koo is the Minister of National Defense of Taiwan, leading reforms in the military. 8

Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999: EDITORIAL: Military on the road to reform

Russia Russia: Wellington Koo stated that the introduction of HIMARS systems will enhance Taiwan's defensive missile accuracy and help maintain peace. 8

RBC: На Тайване сформировали первое подразделение с ракетами HIMARS — РБК