TAIPEI (TVBS News) — Kuomintang (KMT) presidential candidate Hou Yu-ih called for a renewed focus on school safety and adolescent crime during his statement on Wednesday (Jan. 3). This response comes after remarks made by his running mate, Jaw Shaw-kong, regarding a recent school incident in New Taipei City.
Jaw Shaw-kong's comments on the talk show "The Night Night Show with Hello" prompted Hou to propose amendments to the juvenile incident handling law, with the intention of drawing lessons from Japanese legislation. His commitment includes preventing gang involvement in schools and holding those responsible for crimes accountable.
Hou emphasized supporting teachers and implementing guidance mechanisms with dedicated personnel to bolster school safety. His unwavering stance on zero tolerance for such incidents reflects his dedication to ensuring the prevention of similar events in the future.