| Uhm Bok-dong | |
|---|---|
| Born | (1892-06-20)June 20, 1892 Hanseong, Joseon (Modern day Seoul, South Korea) |
| Died | July 20, 1951(1951-07-20) (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 the Japanese colonial period.
Biography
Uhm was born on June 20, 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.
Popular culture
References
- "'엄복동 자전거' 근대문화재 된다". 8 June 2010.