Search and Seizure: The Rise of Insurrection
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.
Director: Kim Yong-jin
Cast
Kim Yong-jin
Self
Bong Ji-wook
Self
Han Sang-jin
Self
Yoon Suk-yeol
Self (archive footage)
Han Dong-hoon
Self (archive footage)
Kim Keon-hee
Self (archive footage)
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Details
- Type
- Movie
- Status
- Released
- Release
- Apr 23, 2025
- Runtime
- 1h 51m
- Genres
- Documentary
- Studios
- Newstapa
- Director
- Kim Yong-jin