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Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income and Other Components of Equity - Summary of Other Components of Equity (Detail) - KRW (₩) ₩ in Millions | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2021 | Dec. 31, 2020
Miscellaneous equity [abstract] |  |
Treasury stock | ₩ (1,009,798) | ₩ (882,224)
Gain or loss on disposal of treasury stock | (8,658) | (17,579)
Share-based payments | 4,068 | 5,901
Others | (418,692) | (340,882)
Total | ₩ (1,433,080) | ₩ (1,234,784)

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