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Construction Contracts - Additional Information (Details) - KRW (₩) ₩ in Millions | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2022 | Dec. 31, 2021
Accumulated Earned Revenue Expense And Others [Line Items] |  |
Revenue that was included in contract liability balance at beginning of period | ₩ 711,839 | ₩ 661,212
Construction Contracts [Member] |  |
Accumulated Earned Revenue Expense And Others [Line Items] |  |
Revenue that was included in contract liability balance at beginning of period | 5,051 |
Revenue from performance obligations satisfied or partially satisfied in previous periods | 15,663 |
Receivables from contracts with customers | ₩ 85,757 | ₩ 57,639

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