Search and Seizure: The Rise of Insurrection (2025)

Plot Summary

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.

Full Cast & Characters

Kim Yong-jin

Self

Bong Ji-wook

Self

Han Sang-jin

Self

Yoon Suk-yeol

Self (archive footage)

Han Dong-hoon

Self (archive footage)

Kim Keon-hee

Self (archive footage)

Director & Crew

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