Then - premier Frank Hsieh authorized Chen 's resignation on September 12 , and replaced him with former vice premier Yeh Chu - lan .
Chen apologized to the public for the social turmoil caused by the incident and offered to resign three times .
Then - premier Frank Hsieh authorized Chen 's resignation on September 12 , and replaced Chen with former vice premier Yeh Chu - lan .
Chen apologized to the public for the social turmoil caused by the incident and offered to resign three times .