Uhm Bok-dong


Uhm Bok-dong was a Korean cyclist active during Japanese Korea.

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.

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