Search and Seizure: The Rise of Insurrection
23 April 2025| 111 min
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.
Genres
Documentary
Cast
Kim Yong-jin
Bong Ji-wook
Han Sang-jin
Yoon Suk-yeol
Han Dong-hoon
Kim Keon-hee
