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SUBSEQUENT EVENTS - Additional Information (Details) - Aflac Life Insurance Japan (ALIJ) - Aflac Re Bermuda ¥ in Billions, $ in Billions | 1 Months Ended | 3 Months Ended
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Jan. 31, 2023 USD ($) | Dec. 31, 2023 JPY (¥)
Subsequent Event [Line Items] |  |
Ceded reinsurance, percentage | 28.00% |
Ceded reinsurance, amount of reserves transferred | $ | $ 2.1 |
Subsequent Event |  |
Subsequent Event [Line Items] |  |
Ceded reinsurance, percentage |  | 30.00%
Ceded reinsurance, amount of reserves transferred | ¥ |  | ¥ 286

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