Lee Chia-fen
Taiwanese educator and politician
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Lee Chia-fen (Chinese: 李佳芬; pinyin: Lǐ Jiāfēn; Wade–Giles: Li3 Chia1-fen1; born 10 August 1963) is a Taiwanese school administrator and former politician. She is married to Han Kuo-yu.
Lee Chia-fen | |
|---|---|
| 李佳芬 | |
Lee in 2018 | |
| First Lady of Kaohsiung | |
| In role 25 December 2018 – 12 June 2020 | |
| Mayor | Han Kuo-yu |
| Succeeded by | Wu Hung |
| Yunlin County Councillor | |
| In office 1 March 1998 – 28 February 2010 | |
| Constituency | Yunlin IV |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 10 August 1963 |
| Party | Kuomintang |
| Spouse | |
| Education | Shih Hsin University (BS) National Chiayi University (MS) |
Early life and education
Lee was born to a family of politicians in Xiluo, Yunlin County. She graduated with her Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in radio, television and film from Shih Hsin University. She then earned a Master of Science (M.S.) in education from the National Chiayi University. Lee currently serves as vice chair in Victoria Academy.[1] Lee has worked as a journalist, host at radio station, and served on the Yunlin County Council for three terms.[2]
Family
Lee's father, Lee Jih-kuei, used to be in the gravel business. He later served in the Yunlin County Council for three terms.[3][4] However, due to his deteriorating health (asthma), Lee Chia-fen succeeded her father in office. Lee's family has a close relationship with Chang Jung-wei's family. Lee's younger brother Lee Ming-che[5] has also served on the Yunlin County Council. Lee and her husband have two daughters (Han Bing[6] Han Chin) and a son (Han Tien).[7]
