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You Si-kun

Premier of Taiwan from 2002 to 2005

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You Si-kun, also romanized Yu Shyi-kun, is a Taiwanese politician. He was one of the founding members of the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP), and is known to be a strong advocate of Taiwan independence. He led the DPP as chairman from 2006 to 2007 and served as Premier from 2002 to 2005.

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Born
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Place of birth
Dongshan Township wd
Citizenship
Republic of China, Taiwan wd
Occupation
politician wd
Political party
Democratic Progressive Party (since 28 September 1986), independent politician (1975–1986), Chinese Youth Party (1966–1975) wd
Education
Tunghai University, National Lotung Commercial Vocational High School, National Yilan Senior High School, Shude High School of Commerce and Home Economics, Chihlee University of Technology, College of Law and Commerce, National Chung Hsing University wd
Social media
X (Twitter) · Facebook · Instagram · YouTube wd

Positions held wd

  • Member of the Legislative Yuan (1 February 2020 – 2 February 2024)
  • President of the Legislative Yuan (1 February 2020 – 31 January 2024)
  • Chairperson of the Democratic Progressive Party (15 January 2006 – 21 September 2007)
  • Secretary-General to the President, Republic of China (1 February 2005 – 15 December 2005)
  • Premier of the Republic of China (1 February 2002 – 1 February 2005)
  • Secretary-General to the President, Republic of China (6 October 2000 – 1 February 2002)
  • Vice Premier of the Republic of China (20 May 2000 – 27 July 2000)
  • Secretary-General of the Democratic Progressive Party (25 December 1998 – 20 May 2000)
  • Magistrate of Yilan County (20 December 1989 – 20 December 1997)
  • council member (20 December 1985 – 20 December 1989)
  • council member (20 December 1981 – 20 December 1985)

Questions

When was You Si-kun born?
You Si-kun was born on 25 April 1948 in Dongshan Township.
What positions has You Si-kun held?
Positions held by You Si-kun include: Member of the Legislative Yuan (2020–2024); President of the Legislative Yuan (2020–2024); Chairperson of the Democratic Progressive Party (2006–2007); Secretary-General to the President, Republic of China (2005–2005); Premier of the Republic of China (2002–2005).
Where did You Si-kun study?
You Si-kun was educated at Tunghai University, National Lotung Commercial Vocational High School, National Yilan Senior High School, Shude High School of Commerce and Home Economics.

Sources

  1. Wikipedia (English): You Si-kun · CC BY-SA 4.0
  2. Wikidata item Q707887 · CC0 1.0
  3. Image: 立法委員游錫堃.jpg by 中華民國立法院 (Attribution)

Last updated · facts checked 10 November 2026

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