Search and Seizure: The Rise of Insurrection

Search and Seizure: The Rise of Insurrection

2025
1h 51m
7.8

7.8/10

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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.

Status: Released

Language: KO

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Production Information

Production Companies
Newstapa
Production Countries
South Korea
Spoken Languages
Korean

Quick Facts

Original Title 압수수색: 내란의 시작
Release Date April 23, 2025
Status Released
Language KO
IMDb ID tt36808546

Cast

Kim Yong-jin
Kim Yong-jin

Self

Bong Ji-wook
Bong Ji-wook

Self

Han Sang-jin
Han Sang-jin

Self

Yoon Suk-yeol
Yoon Suk-yeol

Self (archive footage)

Han Dong-hoon
Han Dong-hoon

Self (archive footage)

Kim Keon-hee
Kim Keon-hee

Self (archive footage)

Key Crew

Kim Yong-jin
Director
Jang Kwang-yun
Producer
Jung Jae-hong
Writer