Did you know? –Drivers can register their mobile number and basic details via the official Kaohsiung traffic violation service website or by scanning a QR code provided on police or city sites. Once approved, the system will send SMS alerts as soon as a violation is confirmed.

By Eryk Michael Smith/Staff Image via 房蟲說房事 Alain’s Post FB page. KAOHSIUNG — Kaohsiung International Airport (高雄國際航空站) plans to remove part of…

The Facebook page “高雄老照片/ Kaohsiung Old Photos” is a great resource for history lovers.

During the grave relocation process, rumors circulated after excavation machinery temporarily stalled, prompting speculation of supernatural interference. City officials attributed the incident to mechanical overheating but, respecting local custom, still carried out traditional rites to ensure the project proceeded smoothly.

Opening Dec. 27, Panhua Park was redesigned from the old 三民一號公園 (Sanmin Park No. 1) beginning in June 2024, with a focus on restoring severely saline soil, reducing hard surfaces, and increasing green coverage.

The city said more than 100,000 people attended the first night, with crowds spilling into nearby shopping areas as officials stepped up security and traffic controls.

Kaohsiung is tightening enforcement of Taiwan’s local amusement tax as year-end dining demand rises. After a city website update on Dec. 15, 2025, and Finance Ministry guidance on Dec. 19, restaurants offering karaoke and TV or projection screens may be treated like KTV venues for tax purposes.

Kaohsiung’s Transportation Bureau has set traffic controls for the city’s 2026 New Year’s Eve show at Dream Mall, with phased road closures starting 3 p.m. Dec. 31, no car parking on site and extended late-night service on metro and rail to move crowds quickly.

One widely supported revision is the announcement at Kaohsiung Main Station, where the Taiwanese term was changed from “tshia-tsam” (車站) to “tshia-thau” (車頭), a form many speakers consider more natural.

MRT extended to 2 am, Light Rail to 1:30 am, and TRA trains will keep on chugging until 2:30 am.