Search and Seizure: The Rise of Insurrection (2025)

Cast

• Yoon Suk-yeol - Self (archive footage)
• Kim Yong-jin - Self
• Bong Ji-wook - Self
• Han Sang-jin - Self
• Han Dong-hoon - Self (archive footage)
• Kim Keon-hee - Self (archive footage)

Screenplay

• Jung Jae-hong

Trailer

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Frequently Asked Questions

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?

Search and Seizure: The Rise of Insurrection stars Yoon Suk-yeol, Kim Yong-jin, Bong Ji-wook, Han Sang-jin, Han Dong-hoon, Kim Keon-hee.

How long is Search and Seizure: The Rise of Insurrection?

Search and Seizure: The Rise of Insurrection has a runtime of 1h 51m (111 minutes).

What genre is Search and Seizure: The Rise of Insurrection?

Search and Seizure: The Rise of Insurrection is a Documentary film.

Where was Search and Seizure: The Rise of Insurrection produced?

Search and Seizure: The Rise of Insurrection was produced in South Korea.