What was Wang Kon's greatest achievement?

A. conquering Korea for China

B. unifying Korea under the Koryu dynasty

C. creating a system of moveable type

D. promoting the ideals of Shintoism

The answer is letter B.

General Wang Kon was the ruler of Korea in 918 AD up to 936 AD. He is the man who ruled the dynasty of Koryo, which was established in north-central Korea after he overthrew the state’s leader. Among his greatest achievements is the establishment of a unified kingdom on the Korean Peninsula. He went to great lengths in absorbing the people of overthrown states of Korea and accepted the survivors of Parhae. He is a ruler that sought the unity of all kingdoms of Korea and as a result established a Koryo dynasty.