Uhm Bok-dong

Uhm Bok-dong
Uhm Bok-dong
Born	June 20, 1892; Hanseong, Joseon (Modern day Seoul, South Korea)
Died	July 20, 1951 (aged 59); Gyeonggi, South Korea
Nationality	Korean
Occupation	Cyclist
Years active	1910—1951

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

Biography

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

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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