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Intangible Assets other than Goodwill - Additional Information (Details) - KRW (₩) ₩ in Millions | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2022 | Dec. 31, 2021 | Dec. 31, 2020
Research And Development Expense [Abstract] |  |  |
Research and development expense | ₩ 727,810 | ₩ 689,397 | ₩ 700,642

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