Former Interior Minister Hsu Kuo-yung has been appointed D-P-P
secretary-general.

Hsu has hosted a political talk show since stepping down as interior minister
in December of 2022.

He's expected to officially take office on August 25 -- two days after a
final round of recall votes targeting K-M-T lawmakers and a national
referendum on the future of the Maanshan Nuclear Power Plant.

Hsu's appointment was announced by President Lai Ching-te during a meeting of
the D-P-P's party Central Standing Committee.

Speaking at that meeting, Lai described Hsu as "a well-rounded choice" for
the role, citing his extensive political career and noting that he not only
understands local political dynamics but is also adept at policy
communication.

Hsu will take the post left vacent by Lin Yu-chang - who resigned on July 27
following the D-P-P's failed effort to recall 24 K-M-T lawmakers at the end
of July.