Search and Seizure: The Rise of Insurrection

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Search and Seizure: The Rise of Insurrection (2025)

Directed by Kim Yong-jin

Documentary · 1h 51m

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.

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Cast

K
Kim Yong-jin Self Bong Ji-wook Self
H
Han Sang-jin Self Yoon Suk-yeol Self (archive footage) Han Dong-hoon Self (archive footage) Kim Keon-hee Self (archive footage)

Crew

Director
Kim Yong-jin
Writer
Jung Jae-hong
Editor
Yoon Seok-min
Producer
Jang Kwang-yun

Details

Original title
압수수색: 내란의 시작
Release date
2025-04-23
Runtime
1h 51m
Genres
Documentary
Original language
KO
Spoken languages
Korean
Countries
South Korea
Production
Newstapa