POST-EMPLOYMENT BENEFITS - Additional Information (Details)	Dec. 31, 2022
POST-EMPLOYMENT BENEFITS
Discount rate	1.75%
2020
POST-EMPLOYMENT BENEFITS
Medical cost rate	4.09%
Dental cost rate	4.50%
Per Year By 2026
POST-EMPLOYMENT BENEFITS
Medical cost rate	5.30%
Dental cost rate	5.30%
Per Year From 2026 To 2030
POST-EMPLOYMENT BENEFITS
Medical cost rate	5.30%
Dental cost rate	5.30%
Per Year From 2031 Through To 2041
POST-EMPLOYMENT BENEFITS
Medical cost rate	4.05%
Dental cost rate	4.05%

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The discount rate used as the significant actuarial assumption to determine the present value of a defined benefit obligation. [Refer: Defined benefit obligation, at present value; Actuarial assumptions [member]]

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Medical cost trend rate used as significant actuarial assumption to determine the present value of a defined benefit obligation. [Refer: Defined benefit obligation, at present value; Actuarial assumptions [member]]

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