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Retirement Benefit Plans - Additional Information (Detail) | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2018
Disclosure of Defined Retirement Plans |
Percentage of monthly salaries and wages contributed to employees' individual pension accounts | 6.00%
Top of range [Member] |
Disclosure of Defined Retirement Plans |
Defined benefit plan contribution, percentage | 15.00%

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- Definition Percentage of salaries and wages contributed to employees defined contribution plans. + References No definition available. + Details
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