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.

Directed by Kim Yong-jin

Top cast

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Kim Yong-jin

Self

Bong Ji-wook

Self

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Han Sang-jin

Self

Yoon Suk-yeol

Self (archive footage)

Han Dong-hoon

Self (archive footage)

Kim Keon-hee

Self (archive footage)

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