. The OUK is like the gem on the crown. The unique quality the OUK bears will make it the city university that stimulates the rejuvenation of higher education market, enhances the occupational competitiveness and learning ability, creates an international platform of global learning and media utilization, and increases turnover and transformation for the city. The Open University of Kaohsiung (OUK; Chinese: 高雄市立空中大學) is an open university in Siaogang District, Kaohsiung, Taiwan. OUK is an agency of the Kaohsiung City Government.The OUK was originally established in 1997 as the Opening University of Kaohsiung. In 2008, it was renamed to Open University of Kaohsiung.