Search and Seizure: The Rise of Insurrection (2025)

Original title: 압수수색: 내란의 시작 · Released 2025-04-23 · 111 min · Documentary · Rated 12 and over

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.

Directed by

Kim Yong-jin (김용진)

Written by

Jung Jae-hong (정재홍)

Editing

Yoon Seok-min

Produced by

Jang Kwang-yun (장광연)

Cast

Companies

뉴스타파 필름, 영화로운 형제

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