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OTHER LIABILITIES - Remeasurements of net defined benefit liability (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2017 | Dec. 31, 2016
OTHER LIABILITIES |  |
Actuarial losses relating to the defined benefit obligation | $ 1,456 | $ 215
Net return on assets excluding interest | 87 | 86
Total remeasurements of the net defined benefit liability | 1,543 | $ 301
Estimate of contributions expected to be paid to plan for next annual reporting period | 800 |
Benefit payments | $ 700 |

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