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    Alternative THSR extension proposal calls for route through Asia New Bay Area

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    Surf-skate water park to open near Chiayi’s Southern Branch of National Palace Museum

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    Love River pedestrian bridge removal plan highlights THSR extension worries

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    Kaohsiung’s “first major serial killer in 50 years” sentenced to death for killing three women

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    Pingtung County signs sister-city agreement with Broward County, Florida

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    Pingtung mangoes bound for Paris in European export push

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    Taiwan Adult Expo Heads to Kaohsiung in April, Featuring Japanese AV Star Kuraki Hana

    ‘Asparagus’ insult sparks confusion after Zuoying horn-honking dispute

    Kaohsiung’s “first major serial killer in 50 years” sentenced to death for killing three women

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    KMT Pingtung magistrate candidate indicted after prosecutors reverse hospital fire decision

    Education Bureau moves to ease school dispute process

    Love River pedestrian bridge removal plan highlights THSR extension worries

    Kaohsiung’s “first major serial killer in 50 years” sentenced to death for killing three women

    Video shows military testing coastal defenses in southern live-fire drills

    Alternative THSR extension proposal calls for route through Asia New Bay Area

    Kaohsiung launches Zuoying urban renewal project tied to research campus

    Pingtung County signs sister-city agreement with Broward County, Florida

    Using marijuana overseas could soon cost you your Taiwan driver’s license

    Surf-skate water park to open near Chiayi’s Southern Branch of National Palace Museum

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    Teacher’s death prompts Kaohsiung to review support for educators

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    Pingtung trims ‘unreasonable’ speed enforcement on Kenting road

    Surf-skate water park to open near Chiayi’s Southern Branch of National Palace Museum

    Two Air Force officers killed in T-34 trainer crash at Gangshan Air Base

    Taiwan Adult Expo Heads to Kaohsiung in April, Featuring Japanese AV Star Kuraki Hana

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    Kaohsiung launches overseas tourism push with ads in Japan, South Korea, Vietnam and Malaysia

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    Pingtung mangoes bound for Paris in European export push

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    Kaohsiung floated as possible first city for Taiwan robotaxi rollout

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    Politicians call for safety review after two Air Force officers killed in Kaohsiung crash

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    Kaohsiung airport moves to add fourth security line amid peak-hour crowding

    Education

    Education initiative delivers mobile “Maker” courses to rural schools

    The mobile classroom initiative was originally launched in 2018 to bridge the educational resource gap between urban centers and remote communities. Over its seven years of operation, the program has recorded 200 instructional sessions serving 45 remote schools across the municipality.

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    Kaohsiung begins visually impaired massage therapist program for bus drivers to combat fatigue

    Running through the end of December 2026, the initiative is scheduled to provide an estimated 490 free sessions during work breaks and between shifts to combat the physical stress and shoulder injuries associated with long driving hours. Municipal authorities stated the project serves a dual purpose by improving driver concentration as a measure of preventive safety while simultaneously creating stable employment opportunities for visually impaired professionals.

    New Shopping Mall in Kaohsiung: Focus 13

    Kaohsiung’s Starlight Riverside Park 星光水岸公園 Nears Completion — Set to Become Southern Taiwan’s Largest Waterfront Playground

    Taiwan and India: New Horizons for Educational and Research

    A Green Bridge: Why Taiwan and India are natural allies in climate policy

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    Surf-skate water park to open near Chiayi’s Southern Branch of National Palace Museum

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    Mayor promotes cleanup effort at Guanyinshan

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    Liugui rally race to bring 100 cars to mountain roads May 16-17

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    Asia Pride Games conclude in Kaohsiung

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    Kaohsiung opens baseball season as TSG Hawks beat Lions 7-4 at Chengcing Lake

    WATCH: Kaohsiung library renovations reveal Japanese-era township office – FTV English News

    Seismic retrofitting work at the Caogong branch of the Kaohsiung Public Library has uncovered historical remains believed to be part of the original Fengshan Township Office, dating back nearly a century. Kaohsiung City Councilor Lin Chih-hung inspected the site with local heritage groups and submitted a petition calling to preserve and showcase its historical significance.

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    Second Space opens larger second Kaohsiung branch on Qixian First Road

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    Pingtung mangoes bound for Paris in European export push

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    Pingtung mangoes are already exported to Japan, South Korea, Hong Kong, Singapore, Australia, and New Zealand, and the county government said it is continuing to invest in export infrastructure. A new international-standard agricultural packaging and processing facility is expected to begin operations early next year, featuring vapor heat treatment and cold-chain systems designed to support overseas shipments. Pingtung mangoes are already exported to Japan, South Korea, Hong Kong, Singapore, Australia, and New Zealand, and the county government said it is continuing to invest in export infrastructure. A new international-standard agricultural packaging and processing facility is expected to begin operations early next year, featuring vapor heat treatment and cold-chain systems designed to support overseas shipments.

    Technology

    Foxconn deepens Kaohsiung EV push with buses, batteries and vehicle production

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    Nomad Taiwan launches Kaohsiung service hub

    City considers sidewalk dining plan for Central Park shopping district

    Foxconn deepens Kaohsiung EV push with buses, batteries and vehicle production

    Kaohsiung job fair on April 18 to offer more than 1,800 openings

    Nomad Taiwan launches Kaohsiung service hub

    South Taiwan “Kingdom of Screws” Accelerates Green Shift Ahead of April Global Summit at the Kaohsiung Exhibition Center

    Kaohsiung Smart City Summit Draws 40K+ Visitors, Highlights AI and Climate Governance

    Kaohsiung Port Signs MOU With Poland’s Port of Gdynia

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    Education Bureau moves to ease school dispute process

    June 6, 2026

    By KHT Staff. Image via KH City Govt. KAOHSIUNG — Kaohsiung City Government’s Education Bureau (高雄市政府教育局) said it is working on new guidelines to improve…

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    Chiayi

    Surf-skate water park to open near Chiayi’s Southern Branch of National Palace Museum

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    Kaohsiung launches overseas tourism push with ads in Japan, South Korea, Vietnam and Malaysia

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    Events

    BTS fans pray for Kaohsiung concert tickets ahead of November shows

    The group is scheduled to perform three shows in Kaohsiung on Nov. 19, 21, and 22, marking a major pop-culture event for southern Taiwan and one of the city’s highest-profile international music bookings of the year.

    Lifestyle

    Gushan sports center opens with NT$50 trial gym fee

    The Gushan Sports Center was transformed from the former Zhongshan Elementary School campus into a new indoor sports space for Kaohsiung residents.Photo via Kaohsiung City Government)

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