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Investments in Associates and Joint Ventures - Summary of Reconciliation of Carrying Amount of Interests in the Associates and Joint Ventures (Parenthetical) (Detail) | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2019
K Bank Inc. [member] |
Disclosure Of Associates And Joint Ventures [Line Items] |
Percentage of non-voting convertible stock are excluded | 12.10%

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