Search and Seizure: The Rise of Insurrection
압수수색: 내란의 시작
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.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2025-04-28
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Jung, Seoul
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Kim Yong-jin
- Screenplay & Story
- Jung Jae-hong
- Original Title
- 압수수색: 내란의 시작
- Country of Origin
- South Korea
- Spoken Languages
- Korean
- Runtime
- 1h 51m
- Production Studios
- Newstapa
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Kim Yong-jin
Jung Jae-hong
Yoon Seok-min
Jang Kwang-yun
Department Leadership Roster
Kim Yong-jin
Director
Yoon Seok-min
Editor
Jang Kwang-yun
Producer
Jung Jae-hong
Writer
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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 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.
Who directed Search and Seizure: The Rise of Insurrection?
Search and Seizure: The Rise of Insurrection was directed by Kim Yong-jin.
Who stars in Search and Seizure: The Rise of Insurrection?
The principal cast of Search and Seizure: The Rise of Insurrection includes Kim Yong-jin, Bong Ji-wook, Han Sang-jin, Yoon Suk-yeol, Han Dong-hoon.
When was Search and Seizure: The Rise of Insurrection released and how long is it?
Search and Seizure: The Rise of Insurrection was released in 2025 with a total runtime of 1h 51m.