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Search and Seizure: The Rise of Insurrection

20251h 51mKim Yong-jin

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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.

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JournalistPoliticsJournalismFreedom Of SpeechProsecutionPressPresidentFirst LadyProsecutorKorea President

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What is Search and Seizure: The Rise of Insurrection (2025) about?

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…

Who stars in Search and Seizure: The Rise of Insurrection?

Search and Seizure: The Rise of Insurrection stars Kim Yong-jin (Self), Bong Ji-wook (Self), Han Sang-jin (Self), Yoon Suk-yeol (Self (archive footage)), Han Dong-hoon (Self (archive footage)). The film was directed by Kim Yong-jin.

How long is Search and Seizure: The Rise of Insurrection?

Search and Seizure: The Rise of Insurrection has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 2025.

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