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.
Overview
Han Kuo-yu (Chinese: 韓國瑜; pinyin: Hán Guóyú; born 17 June 1957), also known by his English name Daniel Han, is a Taiwanese politician and retired army officer who has served as the president of the Legislative Yuan since 2024. He is a member of the Kuomintang (KMT). Born to a military family, Han graduated from the Republic of China Military Academy and served six years in the Republic of China Army as an officer.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Daniel Han
- Name (Japanese)
- 韓国瑜
- Reading
- 不明
- Born
- June 17, 1957 (age 68)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Gemini / Rooster
- Origin
- Banqiao District, Taiwan
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- Private
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- politician
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Paul Hsu Senior High School
- University
- National Chengchi University
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-02
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.