Uhm Bok-dong (June 20, 1892—1951?) was a Korean cyclist active during the Japanese colonial period.
Uhm Bok-dong | |
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Born | |
Died | July 20, 1951 | (aged 59)
Nationality | Korean |
Occupation | Cyclist |
Years active | 1910—1951 |
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Legacy edit
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]
Popular culture edit
References edit
- ^ "'엄복동 자전거' 근대문화재 된다". 8 June 2010.