Magistrate defends her overseas trips

Accompanied by senior officials of the county government at a press conference, Kuang extended her apology to Taitung residents again for being absent as the typhoon hit the island last week.

Kuang also stressed that she did not violate regulations when using public funds for overseas visits.

Kuang said she took eight overseas trips to visit several nations to observe strategies for tourism promotion and infrastructure development.

She spent a total of NT$865,814 out of her own pocket during the trips.

Kuang met the media after making a visit to local prosecutors office after learning that she has come under investigation for possible irregularities when taking the overseas trips.

She did not reveal contents of talk with prosecutors.

But she stressed that she has always been working hard to help boost the development of Taitung, a southeastern coastal county with little resources for development.

Kuang said he learned a lot during the 13-day journey in Europe, including enhancing ties with sister cities, harnessing solar energy, promotion of tourism, and the development of agricultural and high-tech industries.

Up to voters

When asked why she brought her mother along on the latest trip to Europe, Kuang explained that her mother has been helping her to take care of her children and it would be good for the mother to see and learn more abroad when educating the children.

As for whether she will run for reelection, Kuang said she will leave this issue in the hands of voters in the county.

There was a group of residents from various townships assembled at the press conference to show their support for Kuang.

Kuang confirmed that she will go to Taipei soon to meet with senior leaders of the ruling Kuomintang (KMT), of which she is a party member, to give a report.

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