Legislator / Tech policy / AI, cybersecurity, and network resilience

Ju Chun Ko

Ju-Chun Ko is a member of the 11th Legislative Yuan at-large seat in the Republic of China (Taiwan), focused on AI governance, cybersecurity resilience, and communications infrastructure.

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Representative achievements

Virtual Asset Service Act

Passed third reading in the Legislative Yuan on 2026/06/30

It moves virtual asset regulation from AML registration to a dedicated act, balancing investor protection, innovation, stablecoins, and cross-border supervision.

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AI Basic Act

Passed Third Reading on 2025/12/23

It sets a shared legal baseline for AI development and risk governance, so innovation, accountability, and public trust can move forward together.

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Nuclear Act Reform Section

Passed Third Reading on 2025/5/13; the Restart Nuclear Power referendum goes to a vote on 2026/11/28

It reopens a legal path for extending stable low-carbon power, turning an energy dead end into a decision that can be reviewed on safety and evidence.

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Multi-Satellite Regulatory Adaptation

The amendments to Articles 36 and 95 of the Telecommunications Management Act passed third reading on July 21, 2026

It upgrades communications resilience from a single-cable dependency to a layered backup network, reducing the risk of Taiwan going dark during disruption.

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Key issues

Autonomous Driving Deployment Initiative

MOTC held two FSD expert review meetings in July and September and is now preparing a road-testing plan based on their conclusions

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Paid Licensing for AI Training Data

Minister of Culture Li Yuan said the ministry's position "cannot be free," promised amendment input within one week, and a feasibility study on a licensing matchmaking platform within one month

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Cybersecurity Legislation and Issue Advocacy

Tracking the TWCA intermediate certificate revocation and demanding public replacement progress and cross-CA backup; cybersecurity budget and legislative advocacy continue

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Defense Self-Reliance and Unmanned Systems Industry Act

Passed third reading; NT$240 billion over six years allocated through annual budgets to advance unmanned systems procurement and industrial development

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Mobile Network Throttling Drill

All 14 central and northern jurisdictions have been throttled, and the Executive Yuan wants to expand; publish the metrics, damage assessment, and accountability first

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Esports Development Basic Act

The Education and Culture Committee held a public hearing on 2026/06/10 and began reviewing the Esports Development Basic Act draft on 2026/07/30; the review paused over cross-party disagreement on whether to pass a dedicated law

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University Act Amendment

The Education and Culture Committee reviewed the University Act amendment draft on 2026/08/05; the Education Minister said universities should be plural and open to different voices

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