Career
He currently serves as the Deputy Minister of the Directorate-General of Personnel Administration of the Executive Yuan since 16 January 2013. Yen obtained his bachelor"s degree in political science and master"s degree in public administration from National Chengchi University in 1975 and 1981 respectively. Dispatched labors in Taiwan
Commenting on the widespread use of dispatched labors in Taiwan which alleged to cause wage stagnation, Yen said that the banning of such practice would be difficult because the needs of reducing personnel costs.