Liao Kuo-tung


Liao Kuo-tung is a Taiwanese Amis politician. Also known by the Amis name Sufin Siluko, he has represented the Lowland Aborigine Constituency in the Legislative Yuan since 2002.

Early life and education

Liao Kuo-tung, of Amis descent, is also known by the name Sufin Siluko. Born in Taitung County, he attended Kaohsiung Medical University, obtaining a bachelor of medicine degree.

Political career

Upon the end of his term in the third National Assembly, Liao was elected to the Legislative Yuan. In 2011, he served as a member of the Kuomintang Central Standing Committee. Three years later, Liao was named deputy caucus whip. He faced Apollo Chen in a May 2016 election for KMT caucus leader, the first time the post was directly elected. Liao eventually assumed the position on 7 July.

2018 Taitung County magistrate election