Search and Seizure: The Rise of Insurrection (2025)

• Documentary

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.

Rating

7.8 / 10 (4 votes)

Release date

April 23, 2025

Runtime

1h 51m

Language

Korean

Director

Kim Yong-jin

Status

Released