A delegation from the Korea Employment Promotion Agency for the Disabled (KEPAD), headed by Eun Soo Park, president, visited PEN-International on July 11, 2005. The delegation learned about the operational organization of NTID, tour the facilities and discussed opportunities for collaboration between KEPAD and PEN-International.

At the conclusion of the visit, PEN-International Director James J. DeCaro and President Park signed "A Declaration of Agreement" which outlines an intent to establish a network in Korea that promotes quality postsecondary education, employment and career opportunities for Koreans who are deaf.