Search and Seizure: The Rise of Insurrection (2025)

  • 12
  • 04/18/2025 (KR)
  • Documentary
  • 1h 51m

Overview

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.

Kim Yong-jin

Director

Jung Jae-hong

Writer

Cast

Yoon Suk-yeol's headshot

Yoon Suk-yeol

Self (archive footage)
Kim Yong-jin's headshot

Kim Yong-jin

Self
Bong Ji-wook's headshot

Bong Ji-wook

Self
Han Sang-jin's headshot

Han Sang-jin

Self
Han Dong-hoon's headshot

Han Dong-hoon

Self (archive footage)
Kim Keon-hee's headshot

Kim Keon-hee

Self (archive footage)

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