

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