Hsu Kuo-yung (Chinese: 徐國勇; pinyin: Xú Guóyǒng; born 7 June 1958) is a Taiwanese politician. He was a member of the Legislative Yuan from 2005 to 2008, and again in 2016. Hsu succeeded Yeh Jiunn-rong as Minister of Interior in July 2018.[1]
Hsu Kuo-yung | |
|---|---|
徐國勇 | |
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| 32nd Minister of the Interior | |
| In office 16 July 2018 – 7 December 2022 | |
| Prime Minister | William Lai Su Tseng-chang |
| Deputy | Hua Ching-chun |
| Preceded by | Yeh Jiunn-rong |
| Succeeded by | Hua Ching-chun (acting) |
| Minister without Portfolio | |
| In office 25 December 2017 – 15 July 2018 | |
| Prime Minister | William Lai |
| 5th Spokesperson of the Executive Yuan | |
| In office 1 October 2016 – 15 July 2018 | |
| Prime Minister | Lin Chuan William Lai |
| Preceded by | Tung Chen-yuan |
| Succeeded by | Kolas Yotaka |
| Member of the Legislative Yuan | |
| In office 1 February 2016 – 30 September 2016 | |
| Constituency | Party-list ( Democratic Progressive Party) |
| In office 1 February 2005 – 1 January 2008 | |
| Constituency | Taipei 1 |
| Councilor of the Taipei City Council | |
| In office 25 December 2002 – 31 January 2005 | |
| Constituency | Taipei 2nd (Neihu District and Nangang District) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 7 June 1958 Taipei, Taiwan |
| Nationality | Taiwan |
| Political party | Democratic Progressive Party |
| Alma mater | National Chung Hsing University |
Education edit
Hsu obtained his bachelor's degree in law from National Chung Hsing University.[2]
Political careers edit
2008 legislative election edit
- Eligible voters: 280,614
- Total votes cast (Ratio): 171,665 (61.17%)
- Valid Votes (Ratio): 169,272 (98.61%)
- Invalid Votes (Ratio): 2,393 (1.39%)
| No. | Candidate | Party | Votes | Ratio | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jhuang Wan Yun (莊婉均) |  Independent
|
1,684 | 0.99% | |
| 2 | Jhang Cing Yuan (張慶源) | Independent
|
470 | 0.28% | |
| 3 | Alex Tsai |  Kuomintang
|
105,375 | 62.26% | 
|
| 4 | Syu Jia Chen (許家琛) | Independent
|
159 | 0.09% | |
| 5 | Ke Yi Min (柯逸民) |  Green Party Taiwan
|
1,580 | 0.93% | |
| 6 | Hsu Kuo-yung | Democratic Progressive Party
|
60,004 | 35.45% |
References edit
- ^ Lee, Hsin-fang; Lin, Chia-tung; Chin, Jonathan (12 July 2018). "FEATURE: Three new ministers tapped: sources". Taipei Times. Retrieved 14 July 2018.
- ^ "Hsu, Kuo-Yung". Legislative Yuan, Republic of China (Taiwan). Retrieved 14 July 2018.
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