Taiwan 's leader said he takes blame for slow typhoon response . Southern and central Taiwan were hardest hit by the storm . Ma Ying - hung has refused to stand down over criticism . Typhoon killed 123 people in Taiwan and left many people homeless .
Taiwan 's leader said he takes blame for slow typhoon response . Ma Ying - hung has refused to stand down over criticism . Typhoon killed 123 people in Taiwan and left many people homeless .