The ship is scheduled to arrive in Kaohsiung at 2:30 PM, giving passengers the afternoon and evening to explore attractions. With a 10:30 PM departure, visitors can also experience the city’s night markets and local food scene.

By KHT Staff KAOHSIUNG — South Korean girl group NMIXX will hold its first standalone concert in Kaohsiung on July 11, as…

Authorities said the cause of the fire remains under investigation, though it may be linked to tomb-sweeping activities during the Tomb-Sweeping Day period.
To reduce wildfire risks, officials urged the public to follow fire safety guidelines when burning joss paper and to never set off firecrackers.

While Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport remained the primary entry point, handling over 75% of all passenger traffic, Kaohsiung International Airport recorded the strongest growth among Taiwan’s major airports. Passenger volume at Kaohsiung reached 5.727 million in 2025, up 23.3% from the previous year.

Chen attended the opening session with city officials and met with Council Speaker Kang Yu-cheng, Deputy Speaker Tseng Chun-chieh, and party caucuses to discuss urban development, infrastructure and livelihood issues.

Children aged 12 and under will receive free admission to Shoushan Zoo during the Children’s Day holiday from April 3 to April 6, according to an announcement by Kaohsiung Mayor Chen Chi-mai.

Market expectations cited in the analysis suggest the project may ultimately take the form of a mixed-use development, with high-end residential and commercial components seen as the most viable configuration under current conditions. However, no official development plan has been announced.

Notably, 68% of Kuomintang (KMT) supporters expressed satisfaction with his performance, while approval among Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) and Taiwan People’s Party (TPP) supporters exceeded 93%.

Planned works include new connector roads and additional ramps linking to National Freeway 1 (國道1號), allowing traffic to flow more directly between the science park and surrounding districts, including access toward Zuoying High Speed Rail Station (左營高鐵站).

Authorities reiterated the “Four Nos and One Must” rules: no burning weeds, no cigarette litter, no joss paper burning, no firecrackers, and all trash must be taken away.