Search and Seizure: The Rise of Insurrection (2025)

The film follows the 2023 raid by the Seoul Central District Prosecutors' Office on investigative outlet Newstapa. Director Kim Yongjin, its former head, traces a pattern of political prosecutions against critical journalists—from reports on Yoon Suk-yeol to Cho Kuk and Kim Keon-hee. Combining on-site footage, journalist testimonies, and legal records, the film reveals how special funds were used to pressure the media, silence dissent, and manipulate public opinion. It is a powerful reminder of the ongoing struggle to protect press freedom and democratic values in South Korea.

Directing:
  • Kim Yong-jin

Writing:
  • Jung Jae-hong

Stars:
Release Date: 2025-04-23
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  • Country: KR
  • Language: 한국어/조선말
  • Runtime: 111
Kim Keon-hee
Kim Keon-hee
Self (archive footage)
Yoon Suk-yeol
Yoon Suk-yeol
Self (archive footage)
Bong Ji-wook
Bong Ji-wook
Self
Han Dong-hoon
Han Dong-hoon
Self (archive footage)
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