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Ko Wen-je faces court once more over alleged bail violations
Ko Wen-je appeared in Taipei court over alleged bail violations. His legal team seeks clarity on witness restrictions, arguing they limit his freedom. The High Court calls for reassessment.
2025/09/15 16:10
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Ko Wen-je faces new detention hearing in corruption case
Taipei court revisits the Core Pacific City case involving Ko Wen-je and Angela Ying. Both face a new detention hearing after a retrial order. Outcome pending.
2025/09/15 12:13
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Ko Wen-je posts NT$70 million bail, ends year detention
Former TPP Chairman Ko Wen-je plans to post NT$70 million bail on Sept. 8 after a court ruling. He will visit his mother and pay respects to his father in Hsinchu.
2025/09/08 17:52
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Ko’s bail secured with NT$70 million, released on bail
Taipei District Court grants bail to former Taiwan People’s Party Chairman Ko Wen-je for NT$70 million. Ko plans to visit his mother after release.
2025/09/08 13:00
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Taiwan court delays decision on Ko Wen-je detention case
The Taipei District Court interrogated former TPP Chairman Ko Wen-je and Councilor Ying Hsiao-wei in a detention extension case. The court will decide by Oct. 1 whether to extend their detention related to the Core Pacific City scandal.
2025/09/04 19:00
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Ex-Taipei mayor Ko Wen-je faces crucial detention hearing
The Taipei District Court questioned former Mayor Ko Wen-je and Councilor Ying Hsiao-wei in the Jinghua City fraud case. Ko’s detention status remains uncertain as the judge deliberates.
2025/09/04 12:00
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Former Taipei mayor Ko Wen-je erupts in court
Taipei District Court continues the Core Pacific City scandal hearing, with former TPP Chairman Ko Wen-je expressing anger over his detention and legal proceedings.
2025/08/07 16:21
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Taiwan court denies Ko Wen-je’s bid to vote from detention
The Taipei High Administrative Court denied former Mayor Ko Wen-je’s request to vote in a recall while detained. The court cited no legal basis for his appeal.
2025/07/25 13:00
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Taiwan politician’s wife demands husband’s voting rights
Chen Pei-chi seeks legal help for Ko Wen-je to vote in a recall referendum amid his detention over bribery charges. The TPP protests his extended custody.
2025/07/22 17:09
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Taiwan opposition unites against DPP recall campaigns
Thousands of protesters braved heavy rain in Taipei to voice opposition against President Lai Ching-te’s policies, as KMT and TPP leaders criticized the DPP for orchestrating recall campaigns against opposition legislators. Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an compared Taiwan under DPP rule to a dictatorship, while TPP Chairman Huang referenced detained former mayor Ko Wen-je as a symbol of resistance. The demonstration gains significance amid concerns about Taiwan’s export economy and democratic institutions.
2025/04/26 23:57
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Ex-Taipei mayor Ko Wen-je appears in court post-surgery
Former Taipei Mayor Ko Wen-je appears in court after surgery, facing charges under the Anti-Corruption Act. Supporters gather as proceedings resume.
2025/04/17 10:00
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Former TPP head Ko Wen-je needs kidney surgery in custody
Former TPP Chairman Ko Wen-je faces health issues, including kidney hydronephrosis and a ureteral stone, prompting medical visits during his detention.
2025/04/01 16:00
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Detained ex-Taipei mayor Ko Wen-je stable after health scare
Ko Wen-je’s health is stable after a medical evaluation at the Taipei Detention Center. Despite being a high-risk case, he returned without needing hospitalization.
2025/03/31 17:01
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Ko Wen-je to remain in detention beyond April 2
The Taipei District Court orders detention of ex-Mayor Ko Wen-je and three others starting April 2 over investment and political donation cases. Ko’s plea for health-related release was denied.
2025/03/28 13:51
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Ko Wen-je faces medical emergency amid detention
Former TPP Chairman Ko Wen-je faces a medical emergency amid detention over scandals. His condition worsens, prompting urgent hospitalization requests. A press conference at 1 p.m. will provide updates on his health and legal actions.
2025/03/27 12:00
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Ko Wen-je attends father’s funeral under tight security
Ko Wen-je attended his father’s funeral in Hsinchu, briefly leaving Taipei Detention Center. Prominent figures, including former presidents, paid respects. Ko’s wife criticized the judicial system.
2025/03/10 17:16
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Emotional farewell as Ko Wen-je honors father’s legacy
Ko Wen-je attended his father’s funeral in Hsinchu, expressing regret for missing his final moments due to detention. He reflected on his father’s sacrifices and the impact of his political career on their relationship.
2025/03/10 12:00
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Peggy Chen demands justice as Ko returns to detention
Peggy Chen, wife of former TPP Chairman Ko Wen-je, demanded justice as Ko was escorted back to detention from his father’s funeral. Supporters rallied, condemning judicial actions.
2025/03/10 11:48
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Former TPP chairman attends father’s funeral in Hsinchu City
Ko Wen-je attended his father’s funeral in Hsinchu, with 1,200 attendees, including former Presidents Tsai and Chen. Notable figures paid respects, and order was maintained.
2025/03/10 09:41
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Ko Wen-je’s wife seeks home visit for funeral
Chen Pei-chi plans to apply for a home visit to allow her husband, former TPP Chairman Ko Wen-je, to attend his father’s funeral on March 10. Ko, detained over a scandal, awaits a decision.
2025/03/07 09:23
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Ko Wen-je’s wife visits him in Taipei detention center
Peggy Chen visited her husband, Ko Wen-je, at Taipei Detention Center, bringing food but unable to deliver pain relief patches due to regulations. Ko seeks to lift visitation limits to plan his father’s funeral.
2025/03/03 14:32
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Ko Wen-je seeks to lift restrictions for father’s funeral
Taiwan People’s Party Chairman Ko Wen-je appeared in court after 57 days in detention over a corruption case. He seeks to lift communication restrictions to arrange his father’s funeral.
2025/02/27 15:00
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Father of ex-TPP chairman Ko Wen-je, dies at 94
Ko Cheng-fa, father of former Taiwan People’s Party chairman Ko Wen-je, died at 94 in Hsinchu. He was hospitalized after a bicycle accident and diagnosed with cancer.
2025/02/17 14:15
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Supporters rally outside court as Ko faces detention
The Taipei District Court detained Ko Wen-je and three others without visitation rights, sparking emotional reactions from supporters. TPP’s Huang Kuo-chang vowed to clear Ko’s name, questioning the prosecutors’ motives and urging supporters to stay strong.
2025/01/03 10:37
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Taipei court to hold third hearing in Ko Wen-je case
The Taipei District Court will hold a third detention hearing on Jan. 2 for former Taipei Mayor Ko Wen-je and others involved in the Core Pacific City scandal.
2025/01/02 12:10