In 2002, during the relocation of the 1941 Imperial Crown-style building to accommodate the new underground station, the Red Carp sculpture was moved into storage for safekeeping. It’s remained out of public display for nearly 24 years as the sprawling infrastructure project progressed.

Police explained that riders at the intersection must follow the traffic signal positioned at the “11 o’clock direction,” rather than the signal directly ahead. Only then did she realize she had misread the lights. People are urging city authorities to review and improve the traffic light design.

Image shows section of Minzu Rd. that environmental groups say could lose tree coverage due to work on the MRT Yellow Line. The city says it’s aware of the issue and is addressing it.

Kaohsiung is facing a spike in deadly traffic crashes dubbed “Black January” [黑一月] by local coverage. Reports counted as many as 11 A1 crashes and 12 deaths by Jan. 30, prompting the city to convene an emergency road safety meeting as a new police chief takes office.

The high-visibility red and blue pavement that guided drivers through the new main station are being removed. City officials say traffic has stabilized, and the costly surface has worn down under heavy use.

The redesigned spaces include separate dining and quiet lounge areas, sofa seating with charging ports, massage chairs, briefing rooms, shared computer workstations, and refrigerators stocked with fresh meals and snacks.

The proposed expressway would extend from the Zhutian interchange of Freeway 88 (台88線) in Pingtung County to Route 26 (台26線) near Checheng Township, just north of Hengchun (恆春).

Vietnam Airlines (越南航空) plans to increase its direct service between Ho Chi Minh City (胡志明市) and Kaohsiung (高雄) for the Northern summer 2026 flight season, reflecting growing demand between southern Taiwan and Vietnam.

The Ocean Fuji cruise ship (海洋富士號) canceled its scheduled January 22 arrival at Taichung Port (台中港), once again dashing hopes for the city, which has waited nearly seven years for a cruise ship to dock.

People in the city may have finally gotten used to seeing a tram/train glide through city streets.