Author: kht-root
The case has drawn public attention not only for the brutality of the murders — including the presence of child witnesses — but also for discussions about the application of the death penalty standard in Taiwan’s legal system, which requires that capital punishment be reserved for “the most serious crimes.” The High Court reiterated that this benchmark applies based on evidence and individual case severity rather than a literal count of victims alone.
The program, titled “Read More, Get Rewards,” was launched to encourage consistent reading habits among residents. Under the scheme, borrowers earned one point for every five books checked out, which could later be exchanged for prizes.
“The metro will reshape daily life and urban patterns in Tainan,” the bureau said. “We are integrating rail construction with parking facilities and surrounding land development to build a more livable and accessible city.”
The Cultural Center district sits in the heart of Kaohsiung’s south-central urban area, benefiting from extensive green space, established commercial services, and strong transport connectivity.
One Threads user said a room that normally costs around NT$2,000 per night appeared to rise to NT$18,000 after midnight, accusing hotels of exploiting demand and calling on city authorities to investigate.
First proposed around 2010, is planned for a 15-hectare site in Tainan’s East District, within the South Tainan Station subcenter. The project envisions a 20,000-seat indoor arena alongside cultural, commercial, and leisure facilities, with 1.6 hectares designated for public parking. Roughly NT$23 billion will be needed to build the project.
The driver sustained minor injuries and was trapped inside the overturned vehicle until emergency responders arrived. Officers later discovered three packets of heroin and an e-cigarette containing etomidate inside the car.
Concerns have focused on the construction impacts, particularly a planned 5.78-kilometer open-cut section through central Kaohsiung, which is longer than earlier estimates. Residents and business owners worry about extended traffic disruptions, noise, dust, and road closures.
2018年，台灣通過《國家語言發展法》，正式將台灣手語 (Taiwan Sign Language, TSL)納入國家語言之一。臺灣聾教育，以及臺灣手語的發展，都是從日治時期開始。而在臺灣聾教育的歷史中，有一位相當重要的人士：林文勝先生。他是創立於日治時期，現今臺北市立啟聰學校的第二任校長，同時也是位聾人。究竟臺灣聾教育與這位林校長有些什麼關係呢？這次的FORMOSA FILES中文版在2025年12月時來到臺南，訪問兩位臺灣手語教育的先驅：史文漢（Wayne H. Smith）老師以及丁立芬老師，由他們來與我們一起聊聊，臺灣聾教育與這位「三個第一」的林文勝林校長。
Data compiled by United Daily News from the Judicial Yuan shows that between 2021 and 2025, most cases referred by police under SOMA were dismissed. Court rulings indicate that judges believe the public generally has the ability to judge information credibility and that political speech should be addressed through government fact-checking, not punishment.
