Archive · 22 Aug 2025
Taiwan's Economy Minister Resigns Ahead of Cabinet Reshuffle
Taiwan's Economy Minister, Kuo Jyh-huei, has quit his job because he said he wasn't feeling well.
This happened before a bigger change in the government's team of leaders, called a cabinet reshuffle.
Kuo used to work for a company that helped make chips, and he started his role in May of last year.
Some people in the government weren't happy with how he spoke.
Another minister, Yennun Huang, also quit to go back to teaching.
The government is dealing with challenges from opposition parties in the parliament.
Taiwan's Economy Minister, Kuo Jyh-huei, resigned for health reasons.
His resignation comes ahead of an expected cabinet reshuffle due to domestic challenges.
Kuo previously worked at Topco Scientific and assumed his role in May of the prior year.
He faced criticism, particularly from opposition parties, for his verbal missteps.
The resignation follows Digital Affairs Minister Yennun Huang's decision to return to academia.
- Who
- Kuo Jyh-huei
- What
- Taiwan's Economy Minister resigned.
- When
- On Friday
- Where
- Taiwan
- Why
- Due to health reasons and amid criticism.
Opposition Parties' View
Government's View
Performance Concerns
Opposition Parties' View
Criticized the minister's performance and verbal missteps.
Government's View
The minister's resignation was due to health reasons.
- Minister
- Kuo Jyh-huei
- Reason for Resignation
- Health concerns
- Prior Role
- Senior executive at Topco Scientific
- Ministry's Role
- Oversees semiconductor sector and energy policy