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Property, Plant and Equipment - Summary of the Details of Property, Plant and Equipment Provided (Detail) - KRW (₩) ₩ in Millions | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2017 | Dec. 31, 2016
Disclosure of detailed information about property, plant and equipment [line items] |  |
Related amount | ₩ 6,683,662 | ₩ 8,120,791
Land and buildings [member] |  |
Disclosure of detailed information about property, plant and equipment [line items] |  |
Carrying amount | 13,115 | 13,337
Secured amount | ₩ 15,995 | ₩ 16,009
Related line item | Borrowings | Borrowings
Related amount | ₩ 2,730 | ₩ 11,540
Secured party | Standard Chartered Bank Korea Development Bank | Standard Chartered Bank Korea Development Bank
Others [member] |  |
Disclosure of detailed information about property, plant and equipment [line items] |  |
Carrying amount | ₩ 53,757 | ₩ 55,951
Secured amount | 38,570 | 43,506
Related amount | ₩ 16,071 | ₩ 25,379
Secured party | Shinhan Bank | Shinhan Bank

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