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Search and Seizure: The Rise of Insurrection
7.8 / 10• 2025• 1h 51m•NR• Korean
Documentary
Storyline
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.
Cast & Crew
KY
Kim Yong-jin
Self
Lead
Bong Ji-wook
Self
HS
Han Sang-jin
Self
Yoon Suk-yeol
Self (archive footage)
Han Dong-hoon
Self (archive footage)
Kim Keon-hee
Self (archive footage)
What People Are Saying
4.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Kim Yong-jin's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
4.0
“Every frame feels alive. Search and Seizure: The Rise of Insurrection is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
