Taiwan sits in an active region for tropical cyclones, but Koinu is only the second typhoon to make landfall in years, after Typhoon Haikui hit the island in early September, injuring dozens but not causing any catastrophic damage.

Source: https://www.independent.co.uk/news/typhoon-koinu-taiwan-pingtun-rain-winds-live-b2424379.html

The Central Weather Administration (CWA) confirmed that Koinu was currently traversing southern Taiwan.

Source: https://pmnewsnigeria.com/2023/10/05/typhoon-koinu-hits-taiwan-with-heavy-rain-and-strong-wind/