The Korea Ceramic Foundation (KOCEF) is a cultural foundation specialized in ceramics managed by Gyeonggi-do Province, Republic of Korea. It is the only one of its kind in Korea. The founding mission of KOCEF is to serve as a center of the ceramic culture industry of Korea and overseas by paving the way for the improved cultural welfare of ceramic artists and the globalization of the Korean ceramic culture industry, as well as for improvement of the quality of life in Korea and establishment of a foundation for regional economic development by making ceramic culture an integral part of life.