Taiwan’s Ko Wen-je Steps Down as Party Chairman Amidst Scandal

Ko Wen-je, the chairman of the Taiwan People’s Party, announced on August 29th that he would be taking a three-month leave of absence from his position. He also requested an investigation by the party’s Central Review Committee. This decision comes after recent controversies surrounding his 2024 presidential campaign and alleged financial irregularities in his tenure as mayor of Taipei City. Ko Wen-je acknowledged that these events have negatively impacted the party’s image and apologized for the public concerns and disappointment among supporters.