TAIPEI (TVBS News) — Taiwan's minister of culture unveiled on Wednesday (Oct. 30) that the ministry may consider amending laws if current methods to combat ticket scalping prove ineffective. The Ministry of Culture (MOC, 文化部) has encouraged organizers to implement real-name or lottery systems through subsidies, but enforcement remains a challenge.
Taiwanese singer Jay Chou's (周杰倫) December concert has seen ticket prices soar to NT$300,000 each, sparking public outrage. Li Yuan (李遠), speaking at the Legislative Yuan, reported a surge in complaints, from 1,300 to 2,700 cases in just two days. However, Li remained vague on whether a real-name system would be implemented.
Li explained that the MOC has attempted to persuade companies and organizers to adopt real-name systems by offering subsidies. However, the ministry cannot mandate compliance. If these efforts fail, they may consider legal amendments.
When asked about potential legal changes, Li suggested that the ministry could design real-name entry regulations or incentives for large venues under local government jurisdiction. The ministry is actively working on this to boost adoption rates.
Additionally, Li mentioned discussions with relevant agencies to reassess ticket sales costs and explore the feasibility of enforcing real-name data investigation rights.