Wellington Koo
Profile
Wellington Koo is a Taiwanese politician and lawyer who has served as the Minister of National Defense since 2024. A prominent legal professional, he previously represented various high-profile political figures and activists before entering public office. His political career includes serving as a legislator, chairman of the Financial Supervisory Commission, and secretary-general of the National Security Council. As a member of the Democratic Progressive Party, Koo is known for his focus on judicial reform and national security, becoming the first civilian leader of the Ministry of National Defense in recent years.
Details
- Born
- 1958-10-31 · 67 years old
- Birth place
- Taipei, Taiwan
- Education
- National Taiwan University (LL.B.), New York University (LL.M., J.D.)
- Career
- Lawyer, Law Professor at Chinese Culture University
