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Other-Financial Assets : Changes in the allowance for doubtful accounts of Loans and receivables (Details) - KRW (₩) ₩ in Millions | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2018 | Dec. 31, 2017 | Dec. 31, 2016
Allowance for doubtful accounts [Abstract] |  |  |
Beginning balance | ₩ 8,948 | ₩ 4,532 | ₩ 0
Bad debt expense | 22 | 2,465 | 4,352
Other | (4,018) | 1,951 | 180
Ending balance | ₩ 4,952 | ₩ 8,948 | ₩ 4,532

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