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Commitments and Contingencies - Additional Information (Detail) ₩ in Millions | 12 Months Ended |
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Dec. 31, 2020 KRW (₩) Lawsuits | Dec. 31, 2019 KRW (₩)
Commitments and contingencies [abstract] |  |
Severally liable for reimbursement | ₩ 1,618 |
Number of lawsuits | Lawsuits | 195 |
Litigation settlement claim amount | ₩ 110,409 | ₩ 214,877
Litigation provision | ₩ 76,500 | 62,241
New town development consortium percentage of ownership interest | 2.50% |
Contract amount not yet recognized as liabilities | ₩ 596,983 | ₩ 851,798

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