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Wellington Li-Hsiung Koo

Minister of National Defense

中文

May 20, 2024 – Present

Dedicated to promoting the modernization of national defense and institutional innovation.

Wellington Li-Hsiung Koo currently serves as the Minister of National Defense for the Republic of China (Taiwan). He assumed office on May 20, 2024, following his tenure as Secretary-General of the National Security Council where he spent four years coordinating the interagency process and advising the President on all matters pertaining to national security policies. As Minister of National Defense, Mr. Koo is dedicated to the modernization of Taiwan's Armed Forces. His key priorities include enhancing realistic training, investing in asymmetric capabilities, sustaining operational resilience, reforming the reserve force, expediting the adoption of mature technologies, and reinforcing strategic partnerships to bolster deterrence.

Education

Master of Laws (LL.M.) from New York University
Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) from National Taiwan University.

Experience

Secretary-General of the National Security Council
Chairperson of the Financial Supervisory Commission
Chairperson of the Ill-gotten Party Assets Settlement Committee
Legislator in the Judiciary Committee
President of the Taiwan Association for Human Rights
President of the Judicial Reform Foundation
President of the Taiwan Bar Association
President of the Taipei Bar Association
Practiced law for more than 30 years as a litigation attorney, specializing in criminal law

Introduction of the Leaders

Lead the national defense system forward, and safeguard the daily security of our nation and people.