Taiwan Railways Administration (TRA) is proceeding with the tender for Taiwan's first hotel integrated with an underground station, located at Kao-hsiung Station. The tender is expected in September, with a preferred applicant to be selected in December. The 11-story hotel will feature 188 rooms.
Kao-hsiung's housing price-to-income ratio fell to 9.16 in Q4 2025, marking the fifth consecutive quarterly decrease. This indicates families need 9.16 years of median disposable income to afford a median-priced home, down from a peak of 10.59 in Q3 2025.
Kao-hsiung's Qianzhen and Xiaogang districts, despite having more residents than Sanmin District, may lose a city council seat in the upcoming election. This is due to the exclusion of indigenous populations from general electoral district calculations, altering the population density per seat.
A 50-year-old man in Kaohsiung, Taiwan, was arrested for sexually harassing two female pharmacy employees. The incident occurred on June 2nd when the man, identified as Su, groped one employee while she was making change and continued to do so twice more, even telling her to "hold on tighter." He then targeted a second employee. Police identified and apprehended Su using surveillance footage, and he has been sent to prosecutors for investigation under the Sexual Harassment Prevention Act.
Kao-hsiung's Chien-chen District is at high risk of a dengue fever outbreak following the confirmation of the year's first local case. High mosquito density, numerous positive water containers, and extensive breeding sites have prompted the establishment of an advance command center for emergency control measures.
Kao-hsiung has become Taiwan's "Concert Capital," hosting over 100 concerts annually. While international stars like BTS and Post Malone are scheduled, a fan-requested Taylor Swift concert is unlikely due to booking lead times and Singapore's substantial subsidies. Candidates pledge to continue attracting major artists, focusing on administrative efficiency and broader economic impact.
