Search and Seizure: The Rise of Insurrection
Apr 23, 2025 · 1h 51m
Director
Kim Yong-jinOverview
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.
Cast of Search and Seizure: The Rise of Insurrection
Crew of Search and Seizure: The Rise of Insurrection
About Search and Seizure: The Rise of Insurrection
What is Search and Seizure: The Rise of Insurrection about?
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…
When was Search and Seizure: The Rise of Insurrection released?
Search and Seizure: The Rise of Insurrection was released on April 23, 2025.
How long is Search and Seizure: The Rise of Insurrection?
Search and Seizure: The Rise of Insurrection runs 1 hour 51 minutes (111 minutes).
Who directed Search and Seizure: The Rise of Insurrection?
Search and Seizure: The Rise of Insurrection was directed by Kim Yong-jin.
Who is in the cast of Search and Seizure: The Rise of Insurrection?
The cast of Search and Seizure: The Rise of Insurrection includes Kim Yong-jin (Self), Bong Ji-wook (Self), Han Sang-jin (Self), Yoon Suk-yeol (Self (archive footage)) and Han Dong-hoon (Self (archive footage)).