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COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENT LIABILITIES - Additional Information (Details) ¥ in Millions, $ in Millions | 6 Months Ended
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Jun. 30, 2024 USD ($) | Jun. 30, 2024 JPY (¥)
Information Technology and Data Service Company Cloud Hosting Services |  |
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Line Items] |  |
Outsourcing agreement, remaining term | 3 years | 3 years
Outsourcing agreement, aggregate remaining cost | $ 68 |
Management Consulting and Technology Services Company Application Maintenance and Development Services |  |
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Line Items] |  |
Outsourcing agreement, remaining term | 5 years | 5 years
Outsourcing agreement, aggregate remaining cost | $ 299 | ¥ 48,200
Information Technology and Software Company Application Maintenance and Development Services Agreement |  |
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Line Items] |  |
Outsourcing agreement, remaining term | 6 years | 6 years
Outsourcing agreement, aggregate remaining cost | $ 42 | ¥ 6,800

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