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Chang Chia-ning's lawyer impresses with elite background, pilot qualification

From Liberty Times · () Chinese

Translated from Chinese, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

At a glance

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  • Lawyer Kuo Po-hung, who defended YouTuber Chang Chia-ning, gained attention for his impressive academic and professional background.
  • Kuo graduated from National Taiwan University's law department and holds a Master of Laws from the University of Munich.
  • His experience includes serving as a confidential secretary to the President of the Judicial Yuan and even qualifying as a pilot.

Lawyer Kuo Po-hung, who represented YouTuber Chang Chia-ning in a legal dispute, has become a focal point of public attention due to his remarkable academic and professional achievements.

Kuo graduated from the prestigious National Taiwan University's law department. During his postgraduate studies in public law at NTU, he pursued further education in Germany, earning a Master of Laws from the University of Munich. He has worked at a major domestic law firm and, in 2020, was appointed as a confidential secretary to the President of the Judicial Yuan. In this role, he was involved in judicial policy, legislative amendments, and constitutional court practices.

Chia-ning is not guilty! Yay!

โ€” Kuo Po-hungCelebrating the verdict in the case.

Adding to his diverse expertise, Kuo also qualified as a pilot during his student years. He was also admitted to the Master's program in music at National Taiwan Normal University, where he majored in orchestral conducting. This unique combination of legal, aviation, and musical pursuits has captured public interest.

Kuo has been actively responding to online comments, even humorously inviting criticism. He previously stated that while he initially treated the Chang Chia-ning case as a standard retainer, the subsequent public discussion exceeded his expectations. He emphasized that a lawyer's duty is to ensure fair treatment for everyone within the judicial system, regardless of their status or legal knowledge.

You can scold me!

โ€” Kuo Po-hungResponding to comments about his representation.
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Originally published by Liberty Times in Chinese. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.