Four years later, Choi was called up to South Korea’s squad for the AFC Asian Cup. He scored a goal in the opening match against Saudi Arabia. Choi was able to help the national side finished third place in the tournament after beating Japan in the third place play–offs. After being absent for two years, he was called up to the national team for the first time in October 2010. Choi made his first South Korea’s appearance, in a 0–0 draw against Japan on 10 October 2010. Four months later on 9 February 2011, he made another appearance for the national team side against Turkey and played 21 minutes, as they drew 0–0, in what turns out to be his last appearance.