Uhm Bok-dong
Uhm Bok-dong | |
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| Born | June 20, 1892 |
| Died | July 20, 1951 (aged 59) |
| 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
[edit]Uhm was born on June 20, 1892, in Hanseong, Joseon.
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.
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