Liquid crystal display device and method for manufacturing the same

A method for manufacturing a liquid crystal display device, the method comprising:

• forming a transparent conductive film, which absorbs charges of electro static discharge, on an outwardly facing first surface of a first substrate;
• forming a ground electrode on one surface of a second substrate;
• bonding the first substrate and the second substrate to each other;
• forming a connection portion connecting the transparent conductive film with the ground electrode and extending over a corner of the first substrate;
• and
• forming a black matrix between an overcoat layer and an inwardly facing surface of the first substrate wherein the black matrix comprises a first black matrix portion to define a grid portion and a separate black matrix end portion wherein the black matrix end portion is disposed at the corner of the first substrate and is insulated from the first black matrix portion;
• forming a light shielding element on the second substrate, the light shielding element opposing a gap between the first black matrix portion and the separate black matrix end portion and overlapping an entire width of the gap;
• and
• forming a sealant for bonding the first and second substrates, wherein the sealant is disposed outside the gap and the light shielding element without overlapping the gap and the light shielding element,
• wherein the connection portion contacts the transparent conductive film and the overcoat layer at the corner and extends to the ground electrode.