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Search and Seizure: The Rise of Insurrection

7.8 average rating
7.8
Korean / 111 MIN. / 2025

The Genres

The Synopsis

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.

The Cast

Kim Yong-jinBong Ji-wookHan Sang-jinYoon Suk-yeolHan Dong-hoonKim Keon-hee

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