13. Classification of expenses by nature
Expenses classified by nature for the years ended December 31, 2017 and 2016 are as follows:
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2017 |
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2016 |
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(In millions of Korean won) |
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Advertising expenses |
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12,525 |
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2,411 |
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Fees and commissions |
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83,356 |
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17,473 |
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Operating lease expenses |
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2,205 |
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1,921 |
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Outsourcing expenses |
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5,189 |
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3,230 |
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Salaries |
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17,847 |
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16,116 |
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Expenses related to defined contribution plans |
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1,219 |
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1,646 |
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Employee benefits |
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2,169 |
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1,988 |
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Depreciation |
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375 |
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340 |
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Amortization |
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145 |
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176 |
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Other expenses |
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2,455 |
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2,236 |
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Total(*) |
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127,485 |
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47,537 |
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*Total cost of revenue, selling, general and administrative expenses, and research and development per the statement of comprehensive income.