Search and Seizure: The Rise of Insurrection

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Search and Seizure: The Rise of Insurrection

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.

Original Title

압수수색: 내란의 시작

Release Date

2025-04-23

Year

2025

Duration

1h 51m

Status

Released

Score

7.80

Production

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Cast

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Kim Yong-jin

Bong Ji-wook

Bong Ji-wook

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Han Sang-jin

Yoon Suk-yeol

Yoon Suk-yeol

Self (archive footage)

Han Dong-hoon

Han Dong-hoon

Self (archive footage)

Kim Keon-hee

Kim Keon-hee

Self (archive footage)