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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.
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Kim Yong-jin
Self
Bong Ji-wook
Self
Han Sang-jin
Self
Yoon Suk-yeol
Self (archive footage)
Han Dong-hoon
Self (archive footage)
Kim Keon-hee
Self (archive footage)
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Search and Seizure: The Rise of Insurrection was released on April 23, 2025.
The runtime of Search and Seizure: The Rise of Insurrection is 1h 51m.
Search and Seizure: The Rise of Insurrection is a Documentary movie.
Search and Seizure: The Rise of Insurrection has a rating of 7.8 out of 10 on TMDB.
Search and Seizure: The Rise of Insurrection is available to watch. Check streaming platforms and theaters near you.
Search and Seizure: The Rise of Insurrection was directed by Kim Yong-jin.
The main cast of Search and Seizure: The Rise of Insurrection includes Kim Yong-jin, Bong Ji-wook, Han Sang-jin.
Search and Seizure: The Rise of Insurrection is originally in Korean.