Grandson of Choe Chung; Goryeo Munha sirang dongjungseo-munha pyeongjangsa (posthumous title Yangpyeong)
| Life | 1091 |
| Era | 고려 |
| Clan | 해주 최씨 |
Choe Sa-je (d. 1091) was a civil official under Munjong and Seonjong, of the Haeju clan; his grandfather was Choe Chung, his father Choe Yu-seon, and his posthumous title was Yangpyeong.
He passed the examination in 1054, went to Song China as envoy of thanks in 1081 as Minister of Rites, and that December became Usan gisangsi. He served as Jungchuwonsa in 1088 and Chamjijeongsa in 1089, and in 1090 rose to Susagong, Munha sirang dongjungseo-munha pyeongjangsa, Gamsu gugsa, Panibusa and Sangjuguk.
This summary follows Wikipedia, based on the Goryeosa annals and biography (vol. 95); it records offices rather than specific policies. His sons were Choe Yak (Minister of Rites), Choe Gwan (Pyeongjangsa) and Choe Yong, and Choe Yong's son was Choe Yun-ui.
Passing in 1054, he went to Song as envoy in 1081, became Jungchuwonsa in 1088 and Chamjijeongsa in 1089, and in 1090 rose to Munha sirang dongjungseo-munha pyeongjangsa and Panibusa.
He is one of the core Haeju Choe line: grandfather Choe Chung, father Choe Yu-seon, and cousin Choe Sa-chu. His descendant Choe Yun-ui rose to Pyeongjangsa under Uijong.
Sons Choe Yak, Choe Gwan and Choe Yong; grandson Choe Yun-ui (Yong's son) compiled the Sangjeong Gogeum Yemun.