Ko Wen-je

Ko Wen-je, born on August 6, 1959, is a prominent Taiwanese politician and physician, renowned for his contributions to both medicine and public service. He earned his doctorate from National Taiwan University in 2002 and became a surgeon at National Taiwan University Hospital, where he also served as a professor at the National Taiwan University College of Medicine. His expertise in intensive care medicine has been pivotal in standardizing organ transplant procedures in Taiwan and pioneering the use of extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) in the country.

In the realm of politics, Ko made a significant impact during the 2014 local elections when he successfully ran as an independent candidate for the mayoralty of Taipei, defeating the Kuomintang nominee Sean Lien. His leadership was reaffirmed when he was re-elected in the 2018 local elections. After completing two terms as mayor, he sought the presidency in the 2024 elections as the nominee of the newly formed Taiwan People's Party, positioning himself as a