The department said vendors selling improperly labeled food, or refusing to identify suppliers, could face fines of NT$30,000 to NT$3 million. Serious violations could lead to suspension, cancellation of business registration, or revocation of food-vendor registration. Vendors whose registration is revoked cannot reapply for one year.

Arrivals from Korea could reach 115,000 this year, surpassing the pre-pandemic peak of 104,000 and generating more than NT$2 billion for local shopping districts.

Officials say the plan was expected to receive final approval by the end of July, with the central government approving NT$12 million in funding, including more than NT$9 million in subsidies.

The Pingtung County Government said the project is intended to ease traffic through central Fangliao, where heavy holiday traffic, frequent traffic lights, and local congestion have long slowed vehicles moving through southern Pingtung.

The dispute highlights a familiar problem behind Kaohsiung’s “pedestrian hell” label: even after a deadly crash, officials, residents, and businesses are still arguing over what counts as walkable public space, who is responsible for keeping it clear, and whether painted fixes can protect people when sidewalks are missing or compromised.

The job is not easy to reach. Paiyun Lodge is accessible only by hiking about 8.5 kilometers from the trailhead, with no vehicle access available. The notice said applicants must be able to handle high-altitude conditions and “endure loneliness.”

“Reading doesn’t have to be limited to Western literature or traditional formats,” Lynch said. “Children and adults alike should feel empowered to read whatever inspires them, whether it’s local stories, global narratives, comics, or educational texts.”

Residents in Fongshan District (鳳山區) are calling for a planned Kaohsiung MRT Yellow Line station to be named Cilaoye (七老爺 – Qīlǎoyé), saying the historic place name should be preserved as the line expands into the area.

The site will feature large inflatable water slides and paddling pools for children. Admission will be free for visitors who show receipts totaling NT$500 or more from participating businesses in Liugui.

The accused officer allegedly photographed a woman’s chest and underarms while handling a traffic incident. In another case the following year, prosecutors say he told a woman to remove clothing while claiming he needed to document injuries, then photographed her in a sports bra. In a separate incident, they say he secretly filmed a woman in a bathroom at the police station after taking her report.