Uhm Bok-dong

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

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

Biography

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

Legacy

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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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References

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  1. ^ "'엄복동 자전거' 근대문화재 된다". 8 June 2010.