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Property and Equipment - Summary of the Details of Property and Equipment Provided (Detail) - KRW (₩) ₩ in Millions | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2019 | Dec. 31, 2018
Disclosure of detailed information about property, plant and equipment [line items] |  |
Related amount | ₩ 7,298,867 | ₩ 6,648,293
Land and buildings [member] |  |
Disclosure of detailed information about property, plant and equipment [line items] |  |
Carrying amount | 17,097 | 13,163
Secured amount | ₩ 18,705 | ₩ 15,113
Related line item | Borrowings | Borrowings
Related amount | ₩ 4,347 | ₩ 7,878
Secured party | Industrial Bank of Korea, Korea Development Bank, K Bank, Inc. | Standard Chartered Bank, Korea Development Bank
Others [member] |  |
Disclosure of detailed information about property, plant and equipment [line items] |  |
Carrying amount | ₩ 45,851 | ₩ 50,278
Secured amount | 41,681 | 40,252
Related amount | ₩ 3,473 | ₩ 10,063
Secured party | Shinhan Bank | Shinhan Bank

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