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The site, spanning 45 hectares at the intersection of Sanmin (三民) and Renwu (仁武) districts, underwent a NT$200 million conversion process beginning in 2016. The Liberty Times reports that this project involved the relocation of approximately 70,000 graves. While the park officially opened in 2018, initial public engagement remained low due to lingering cultural stigmas and an entrance route that required passing the city’s primary funeral parlor.
Total pet population: 3.2 million cats and dogs, a rise from approximately 2.79 million in 2024. New registrations: Approximately 250,000 pets were registered last year. Feline dominance: Cats now account for 1.74 million of the total, surpassing dogs and driving a specific demand for localized nutrition.
Kaohsiung City Councilor Chiu Yu-hsuan (邱于軒) characterized the city’s current administrative process for removing abandoned roadside vehicles as “shocking,” noting that it currently takes between three to four months to move a single car — although many city residents have likely seen cars or old scooters that have been in the same place for much longer; perhaps even many years.
Ministry of Transportation (MOTC) data indicates that the overwhelming majority of traffic accidents and hit-and-run incidents in Kaohsiung continue to involve Taiwanese citizens. Critics of proposed crackdowns have previously noted that focusing solely on migrant workers may overlook broader systemic issues, such as the general lack of road safety infrastructure or the high volume of unlicensed Taiwanese drivers.
The preview featured a “Face-to-Face with Dinosaurs” experience produced by the Japanese animatronics team DINO-A-LIVE. The performance utilized precision mechanical engineering and puppetry to simulate the breathing, movement, and expressions of life-sized dinosaurs.
By KHT Staff KAOHSIUNG — Taiwan’s air quality ranking improved in 2025, but Kaohsiung remains among the areas in the nation with higher levels of fine particulate pollution, according to a new global report. A UDN report notes that data released by Swiss air quality firm IQAir shows Taiwan ranked 74th worldwide last year, an improvement of 20 places from the previous year. In the index, a higher ranking indicates lower pollution levels. Despite the improvement, Taiwan’s average PM2.5 concentration was 13.3 micrograms per cubic meter, exceeding both the World Health Organization (WHO) guideline of 5 and Taiwan’s domestic standard…
By KHT Staff. Image via FB. KAOHSIUNG — American singer, rapper, songwriter, record producer, and actor Post Malone is set to perform at Kaohsiung National Stadium (世運主場館) on September 19 as part of his ongoing global tour, organizers announced. The concert is part of the Post Malone Presents The BIG ASS Stadium World Tour. The Kaohsiung stop is one of several scheduled across Asia, including Hong Kong, Bangkok, Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, and Seoul. Rapper Don Toliver will join the show as a special guest. Post Malone, known for songs including “Rockstar,” “Circles,” and “Sunflower,” has built a global following across…
Kaohsiung collected roughly NT$1.6 billion in traffic fines last year, but only a small portion is required to be used for road safety improvements under current rules. The Central Govt says it’s planning a national policy change.
Disputed data on growth, wages and tourism highlight tensions over Kaohsiung’s economic direction.
By KHT Staff. Image via Taiwan Panorama. KAOHSIUNG/PINGTUNG — As the 2026 Pingtung Bluefin Tuna Cultural and Conservation Season begins, the Donggang-based seafood brand “魚饌食” (Yú Zhuàn Shí) has established a retail location at the E Sky Mall (義享時尚廣場) in Kaohsiung. The expansion includes the launch of new processed tuna products aimed at both domestic consumers and international travelers. Over the past 30 years, 魚饌食, which operates its own deep-sea fishing fleet, has transitioned from raw material supply to high-value food processing. The brand’s signature “Premium Tuna Floss” (極品鮪魚鬆) recently received a three-star rating at the A.A. Taste Awards and…
