Uhm Bok-dong

Uhm Bok-dong (June 20th, 1892—1951?) was a Korean cyclist active during Japanese Korea.

Uhm Bok-dong
Born(1892-06-20)June 20, 1892
DiedJuly 20, 1951(1951-07-20) (aged 59)
NationalityKorean
OccupationCyclist
Years active1910—1951

Biography

Uhm was born on June 20th, 1892, in Hanseong, Joseon.

Legacy

The Korea Cycling Federation held the National Cycle Competition, in memory of Uhm, from 1977 to 1999.

The Cultural Heritage Administration of Korea designated Uhm's bicycle as a heritage of modern Korean history. [1]

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