# You Si-kun

_Premier of Taiwan from 2002 to 2005_

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Last updated: 2026-11-10

> 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.

## Quick facts

- **Born:** 25 April 1948 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q707887#P569))
- **Place of birth:** Dongshan Township ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q707887#P19))
- **Citizenship:** Republic of China; Taiwan ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q707887#P27))
- **Occupation:** politician ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q707887#P106))
- **Political party:** Democratic Progressive Party (since 28 September 1986); independent politician (1975–1986); Chinese Youth Party (1966–1975) ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q707887#P102))
- **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 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q707887#P69))
- **Positions held:** 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) ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q707887#P39))
- **X (Twitter):** sikunyou ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q707887#P2002))
- **Facebook:** yousikun.fans ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q707887#P2013))
- **Instagram:** sikunyou ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q707887#P2003))
- **YouTube:** UCwm4YgDEGHPemN8DpO6pTKw ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q707887#P2397))

## 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.

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## Sources

- [Wikipedia (English): You Si-kun](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/You_Si-kun) — [CC BY-SA 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/)
- [Wikidata item Q707887](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q707887) — [CC0 1.0](https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/)
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## Cite this page

"You Si-kun". DigiNepal. Last updated 10 November 2026. https://diginpl.com/people/you-si-kun. Retrieved 10 November 2026.