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My Take
Han Kuo-yu is one of the most colorful figures in Taiwanese politics — a Kuomintang veteran who genuinely connects with working-class voters in a way that polished career politicians rarely manage. His 2018 Kaohsiung mayoral win was legitimately jaw-dropping: he flipped a city that had been a Democratic Progressive Party stronghold for decades by riding a wave of economic frustration and sheer personal energy. The guy has a gift for populist theatrics, and his supporters love him fiercely for it. His recall in 2020 showed how polarizing that style can be, but he bounced back hard enough to land the speakership of the Legislative Yuan in 2024, so clearly the story isn't over. Whether you see him as a refreshing outsider or a reckless rabble-rouser probably says more about your politics than his record.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Daniel Han
- Name (Japanese)
- 韓国瑜
- Reading
- かん・こくゆ
- Born
- June 17, 1957 (age 69)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Gemini / Rooster
- Origin
- Banqiao District, Taiwan
- Occupation
- politician
2. Background
- High school
- Paul Hsu Senior High School
- University
- National Chengchi University
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Daniel Han born?
Born June 17, 1957 (age 69).
Where is Daniel Han from?
Daniel Han is from Banqiao District, Taiwan.
What does Daniel Han do?
Daniel Han works as politician.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-02
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.