Uhm Bok-dong

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

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

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

• Race to Freedom: Um Bok Dong