Ko Wen-je

Ko Wen-je is the former mayor of Taipei and founder of the Taiwan People’s Party (TPP), established in 2019. He ran for president in 2024, finishing third in a three-way race. He is currently newsworthy due to his recent conviction on corruption charges. A Taiwanese court sentenced him to 17 years in prison, finding him guilty of corruption, embezzlement, illegal profits, and breach of trust. Ko Wen-je maintains his innocence. The TPP, the third-largest political party in Taiwan, has been in discussions with the Kuomintang (KMT) to potentially form a coalition for upcoming local elections in November. These elections are seen as a midterm contest that could significantly impact the political landscape.