Search and Seizure: The Rise of Insurrection

Search and Seizure: The Rise of Insurrection 2025

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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.

  • Released: 2025-04-23
  • Runtime: 111 minutes
  • Genre: Documentary
  • Stars: Yoon Suk-yeol, Bong Ji-wook, Han Sang-jin, Han Dong-hoon, Kim Keon-hee, Kim Yong-jin
  • Director: Kim Yong-jin