About Uhm Bok-dong
Lived 1892 – 1951 (aged 59). Uhm Bok-dong was a South Korean sport cyclist and cycle sport.
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 Race to Freedom: Um Bok Dong
Don’t just read it —
keep it.
Full-length biographies made to live with: read them, listen on the way to work, watch them tonight.
- E-book
- Audio
- Video
Instant download · yours to keep · every purchase keeps this site free
Important facts
Related people
Same field, nearest in time
Contemporaries
People whose lives overlapped Uhm Bok-dong's
Frequently asked questions
Who was Uhm Bok-dong?
South Korean cyclist
When was Uhm Bok-dong born?
Uhm Bok-dong was born on 20 June 1892 in Seoul.
When did Uhm Bok-dong die?
Uhm Bok-dong died on 20 July 1951 in Gyeonggi Province.
What was Uhm Bok-dong's occupation?
Uhm Bok-dong was a sport cyclist and cycle sport.
What nationality was Uhm Bok-dong?
Uhm Bok-dong was South Korean.
Sources & further reading
Cite this page
APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Uhm Bok-dong. https://biography.guide/uhm-bok-dong/
MLA: "Uhm Bok-dong." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/uhm-bok-dong/.
Chicago: "Uhm Bok-dong." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/uhm-bok-dong/.
Data last updated: 2026-09-22 · Spot an error? Report a correction.
Portrait: Wikimedia Commons · author & licence
Page generated 2026-09-27 04:59 UTC