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Search and Seizure: The Rise of Insurrection
Search and Seizure: The Rise of Insurrection

Search and Seizure: The Rise of Insurrection

7.7/10

1hr 51mins

Country:KR

2025

Documentary
Spoken Languages: 한국어/조선말

Overview:

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.

Budget

$0.00

Production companies

Newstapa

Genre

Documentary

Runtime

1hr 51mins

Rating

7.7/10

Release Date

2025-04-23