Annual report pursuant to Section 13 and 15(d)

Condensed Financial Information of Parent Company - Statements of Operations of Parent Company (Detail)

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Condensed Financial Information of Parent Company - Statements of Operations of Parent Company (Detail) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
3 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2012
Sep. 30, 2012
Jun. 30, 2012
Mar. 31, 2012
Dec. 31, 2011
Sep. 30, 2011
Jun. 30, 2011
Mar. 31, 2011
Dec. 31, 2012
Dec. 31, 2011
Dec. 31, 2010
Condensed Financial Information Of Parent Company Only Disclosure [Line Items]                      
Income Tax Benefit $ (374) $ 644 $ 47,177 $ (79) $ (27) $ 18 $ (605) $ (119) $ 47,368 $ (733) $ 12
NET INCOME (LOSS) 13,979 13,279 55,775 7,341 5,506 4,203 8,001 10,437 90,374 28,147 (88,009)
Hanmi Financial [Member]
                     
Condensed Financial Information Of Parent Company Only Disclosure [Line Items]                      
Equity in Earnings (Losses) of Subsidiaries                 96,350 35,654 (82,705)
Other Expenses, Net                 (5,976) (7,507) (5,339)
Income Tax Benefit                     35
NET INCOME (LOSS)                 $ 90,374 $ 28,147 $ (88,009)