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Search and Seizure: The Rise of Insurrection (2025)

Search and Seizure: The Rise of Insurrection (2025)

Documentary
Release Date: 2025, April 23
Directors: Kim Yong-jin
Countries: South Korea
Production: Newstapa
Cast: Han Sang-jin, Bong Ji-wook, Yoon Suk-yeol, Han Dong-hoon, Kim Keon-hee

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.

Keywords:

politics journalist journalism prosecution president first lady freedom of speech korea president prosecutor press 2024 south korean martial law