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Uhm Bok-dong
Born(1892-06-20)June 20, 1892
Hanseong, Joseon (Modern day Seoul, South Korea)
DiedJuly 20, 1951(1951-07-20) (aged 59)
Gyeonggi, South Korea
NationalityKorean
OccupationCyclist
Years active1910—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.

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.[1]

Popular culture

References

  1. ^ http://www.hani.co.kr/arti/culture/culture_general/424706.html
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