Civil official who passed the 1402 examination; father of Chief State Councillor Choe Hang; Prince Yeongwon
| Life | 1372 ~ 1455 |
| Era | 조선 초기 |
| Clan | 삭녕 최씨 |
Choe Sa-yu (崔士柔) was an early Joseon civil official of the Sangnyeong Choe clan, styled Hwiji, son of Choe Yun-mun, fourth generation of the Nangjang-gong line and father of Choe Hang. He passed the 1399 preliminary examinations and the 1402 regular civil examination.
He served in posts such as Hongmungwan deputy compiler, Saganwon left remonstrator, head of Seonggyungwan and Bomungak, was named a second-class Jwaik original merit subject, enfeoffed as Prince Yeongwon, and entered the Gyeorosa. Through his son's merit he was honored as Prince Yeongwon and posthumously made Chief State Councillor. Sources differ on his dates (death 1455 or 1458).
His father was Choe Yun-mun; brothers Sa-ang, Sa-hong, Sa-ryeom and Sa-on are listed in clan-side charts. His sons were Choe Sung, Choe Hyeong, Choe Hwa and Choe Hang.
In 1402 he passed the regular civil examination in eighth place among thirty-three. He later served as Saganwon left remonstrator, head of Seonggyungwan and director of Bomungak. Wikipedia leaves posthumous title and tomb empty, so little more is confirmed.
Tomb not confirmed.
Sons include Choe Hang, Choe Hyeong (Champan-gong branch) and Choe Hwa (Jubu-gong branch).