Search and Seizure: The Rise of Insurrection

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.

Details

Status

Released

Release date

April 23, 2025

Original language

Korean

Spoken languages

Korean

Countries

South Korea

Production

Newstapa

Cast

Kim Keon-hee,Han Dong-hoon,Kim Yong-jin,Bong Ji-wook,Han Sang-jin,Yoon Suk-yeol

Director

Kim Yong-jin

Writer

Jung Jae-hong

Producer

Jang Kwang-yun

Budget

Not recorded

Revenue

Not recorded

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