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A Kaohsiung court has sentenced a man to four years in prison after finding him guilty of sexually assaulting a woman who lost consciousness after drinking a spiked beverage.
Taiwan’s military and coast guard widened a sea and air search off Hualien after an F-16V lost contact on Jan. 6. Rough seas and the fast-moving Kuroshio current are complicating efforts, even as crews add drift buoys, modeling and a newly disclosed tactical drone.
Fire officials are urging the public to never install gas water heaters in enclosed or poorly ventilated areas, such as sealed balconies or bathrooms. Proper ventilation is essential to prevent carbon monoxide buildup.
The driver argued that the lane design was flawed, noting that drivers must first continue straight for 10 to 15 meters before actually turning right into a side street. The court agreed.
TSG’s marketing team is leaning into the infamous moment, unveiling humorous merchandise at the press event — including towels printed with phrases like “Come on!” and “Here it comes!” alongside raccoon and tiger graphics.
By KHT AI Agent/Staff On January 3, the DPP rolled out its Kaohsiung mayoral nomination policy presentation, putting four sitting legislators on the same stage. Cameras were rolling. Smiles were tight. And the subtext was obvious: this was a rehearsal for a real internal war, not a unity show. Legislator Chiu Yi-ying (邱議瑩) came in hottest, branding herself the “strongest mother hen” and pitching herself as the “Kaohsiung team captain.” Her lineup was huge: a 24-hour “Nansing New Airport” (南星新機場), a “30-minute sea-air transfer hub” tied to the port, continued AI infrastructure, a “six rings, six lines” road network, “concert…
Kaohsiung is doubling down on “going global” for young founders. Starting January 5, 2026, the city’s upgraded expo participation subsidy opens for applications, offering up to NT$100,000 per case and a lifetime limit of two applications to help local startups show up stronger in international trade shows.
The government’s Cross-border Workforce Enhancement Plan (跨國勞動力精進方案) is now in effect, opening the door for the lodging sector to recruit “Foreign Technical Workers (外國技術人力)” directly from overseas.
By KHT Staff KAOHSIUNG — A dispute has erupted over the management of Kaohsiung Municipal Tatung Hospital (高雄市立大同醫院), with labor unions accusing its new operator, Kaohsiung Chang Gung Memorial Hospital (高雄長庚紀念醫院), of staffing shortages and deteriorating working conditions following a management transfer last year. The hospital has been operated by Chang Gung since 2025. On Thursday, the Kaohsiung Independent Federation of Trade Unions (高雄市獨立總工會), the Kaohsiung Medical Workers Union (高醫工會), and the Tatung Hospital Union (大同醫院工會) held a joint press conference, saying more than 100 staff members have left within the first year of the transition. The unions alleged that…
By KHT Staff KAOHSIUNG — A senior officer with the Kaohsiung Juvenile Police Unit has been disciplined after refusing an alcohol test while technically considered on duty, police officials said. The officer, surnamed Hung (洪), holds the rank of two-line, three-star inspector and serves as a unit chief. He was reported on Wednesday, January 7, after colleagues noticed his flushed appearance and suspected he may have consumed alcohol before entering the office. Inspectors were called to the scene and requested that he take a breath test, which he refused. A review of the police attendance system later showed the officer…
