Search and Seizure: The Rise of Insurrection
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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
Released Date: 2025-04-23
Runtime: 111 mins
Director: Kim Yong-jin
Writer: Jung Jae-hong
Spoken language: 한국어/조선말
Genres: Documentary
Original title: Search and Seizure: The Rise of Insurrection
Production Companies: Newstapa
Production Countries: South Korea
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