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Borrowings - Summary of Korean Won and Foreign Currency Borrowings (Parenthetical) (Detail) | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2020
Disclosure of detailed information about borrowings [line items] |
Interest rate | 0.00%
Maturity yield | 5.00%
Storywiz Co Ltd [Member] |
Disclosure of detailed information about borrowings [line items] |
Appraisal period of common stock conversion to debt | (appraisal period: June 5, 2021~ May 4, 2025)

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