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Kaohsiung’s Red Line already includes two stations widely praised for their design — Formosa Boulevard Station, famous for its Dome of Light installation, and Central Park Station, known for its distinctive modern architecture. Some civic leaders argue that the Yellow Line should strive for a similar international standard in station design and public art.

The Light Rail is currently operating at roughly 60% of its total designed capacity. This, however, is mostly due to it not having enough trains. Fleet expansions scheduled over the next two to three years are expected to provide significant growth in ridership numbers.

According to project details circulated online, the redevelopment will eliminate the existing roundabout and replace it with a U-shaped two-way road system. The new design will also introduce four signalized intersections in the station-front area. Public transportation routes will also be reorganized. Up to 32 bus routes are expected to be adjusted, with stops relocated to nearby streets, including Chenggong Road and Zhongshan Road.
City planners say the station forecourt will ultimately become a large pedestrian plaza combined with a modern transfer center linking trains, buses, taxis, bicycles, and other forms of shared transportation.

Pier-2 first overtook other attractions in 2024 with 8.89 million visitors and expanded its lead last year, recording 9.74 million visits — a 9.5 percent increase year-on-year. In 2023, the top spot had been held by Cishan Old Street with about 8.17 million visitors.

The area, heavily damaged in past typhoons, underwent reconstruction emphasizing slope safety, ecological balance, and cultural interpretation. Officials described the redesign as a “forest road built with time,” incorporating access control measures to limit traffic and allow ecosystems to recover.

Zookeepers are currently hand-raising the macaque, providing milk feedings, heat lamps, and soft materials for comfort. Staff have also placed a small stuffed toy and blanket in the enclosure to help reduce stress and provide tactile security, a method commonly used in wildlife rehabilitation settings.

Megaport has grown from an indie-focused gathering into one of southern Taiwan’s most prominent live music events, and organizers say Hsieh’s return, 20 years after the festival’s launch, shows both the event’s longevity and its expanding draw.

Some objected to the idea of Fubin Village (福檳里), fearing the neighborhood would be nicknamed “Betel Nut Village.”

Multiple “fortresses” this year are being designed around the Year of the Horse zodiac theme. Most installations have now entered their final preparation phase, with beehive structures visible throughout Yanshui’s streets.

The Ligang (里港) Police Precinct announced today, February 28, that the fire was not an accident but the result of a botched illegal hunting operation, a deliberate act of arson intended to drive out wildlife for illegal hunting.