Search and Seizure: The Rise of Insurrection

2025Directed by Kim Yong-jin

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Released: April 23, 2025
Runtime: 1h 51m

About Search and Seizure: The Rise of Insurrection

Documentary

Synopsis

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.

Director: Kim Yong-jin
Writer: Jung Jae-hong
Original title: 압수수색: 내란의 시작

Principal cast

In billing order

Kim Yong-jinSelf
Bong Ji-wookSelf
Han Sang-jinSelf
Yoon Suk-yeolSelf (archive footage)
Han Dong-hoonSelf (archive footage)
Kim Keon-heeSelf (archive footage)

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