Hsinchu Mayor Kao back in office after 17-month suspension
Posted on 2025-12-19 09:09:14
Hsinchu City Mayor Kao Hung-an returned to work on Thursday -- two days after the Taiwan High Court acquitted her of corruption charges.
Kao arrived at the Hsinchu City government office surrounded by supporters and senior city government officials - and she told waiting reporters the she's back and the 17-month suspension felt like a century.
She also commended the city government team for continuing to serve the public during her absence, and pledged to work closely with the team to improve the lives of Hsinchu residents.
Kao was suspended from her mayoral post in July 2024 after the Taipei District Court sentenced her to seven years and four months in prison on corruption charges.
The High Court overturned Kao's conviction on corruption charges on Tuesday.
And Interior Minister Liu Shyh-fang approved the city government's application for Kao's reinstatement on Wednesay.
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