Yeh Jiunn-rong
Yeh Jiunn-rong | |
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| 葉俊榮 | |
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| Minister of the Education of the Republic of China | |
| Assumed office 16 July 2018 | |
| Deputy | Yao Leeh-ter, Lin Teng-chiao |
| Preceded by | Wu Maw-kuen Yao Leeh-ter (acting) |
| Minister of the Interior of the Republic of China | |
| In office 20 May 2016 – 15 July 2018 | |
| Deputy | Lin Tzu-ling Chiu Chang-yueh[1] |
| Preceded by | Chen Wei-zen |
| Succeeded by | Hsu Kuo-yung |
| Minister of Research, Development and Evaluation Commission of the Republic of China | |
| In office June 2004 – April 2006 | |
| Deputy | Jay N. Shih |
| Preceded by | Lin Chia-cheng |
| Succeeded by | Jay N. Shih |
| Minister without Portfolio | |
| In office May 2002 – May 2004 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | October 1958 (age 65) |
| Nationality | Republic of China |
| Alma mater | National Taiwan University Yale University |
Yeh Jiunn-rong (Chinese: 葉俊榮; pinyin: Yè Jùnróng) is a Taiwanese academic and politician.
Early life
Yeh received his bachelor's and master's degrees in law from National Taiwan University (NTU) in 1981 and 1985, respectively. He went on to study at Yale University in the United States, earning master's and doctoral degrees in law in 1986 and 1988, respectively.[2]
Early career
Yeh was an associate professor on the Faculty of Law of NTU from 1988 to 1993 and served as professor from 1993 onward. He was also a visiting professor and scholar to Columbia University, Duke University, Hong Kong University and University of Toronto during 1995–2000.[3] He was also a visiting lecturer to the Law School of Zhejiang University in 2011-2012.[4]
Political career
Yeh led the Research, Development and Evaluation Commission from 2004 to 2006. He returned to public service in 2016, taking office as Minister of the Interior on 20 May.[5][6] He was named Minister of Education in July 2018.[7]
References
- ^ Shen, Worthy; Chen, Christine (6 July 2017). "Italian priest says Taiwan citizenship is 'best birthday gift'". Central News Agency. Retrieved 7 July 2017.
- ^ "About Minister - Ministry of the Interior. Republic of China(Taiwan)".
- ^ "Jiunn-Rong Yeh". Taiwan NGO Professionalization Watch. Retrieved 15 March 2017.
- ^ Chin, Jonathan (11 April 2018). "Interior minister denies illegally teaching in PRC". Taipei Times. Retrieved 11 April 2018.
- ^ "Premier-designate Lin rounds up Cabinet appointments".
- ^ "Premier-designate presents final Cabinet picks".
- ^ Maxson, Ann (17 July 2018). "Education minister installed, vows to fix NTU jam". Taipei Times. Retrieved 17 July 2018.
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