Who led the Wihwado Retreat in 1388, leading to the overthrow of Goryeo?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: C. Yi Seong-gye
- Step 1: Yi Seong-gye turned his army back from the Ming campaign and took power. Answer: Yi Seong-gye. Why not the others: Choe Yeong: Choe Yeong was the general who favoured an attack on Ming and was removed. Jeong Mong-ju: Jeong Mong-ju was a loyal scholar-official. Gang Gam-chan: Gang Gam-chan lived in the eleventh century.
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