National Institute of Special Education (NISE) was established in 1994 as the central institute of special education in Korea. NISE works to establish special education-related policies and research, provide training opportunities, disseminates information, develop curriculum and textbooks for instruction, supports the protection of human rights for students with disabilities, and assists in vocational, higher, and lifelong education for people with disabilities. NISE continuously strives to improve special education services in Korea in order to improve the quality of life for people with disabilities.