| iii. | The defined benefit plan recognized on the consolidated balance sheets are as follows: |
| As of December 31, | ||||||||
| 2016 | 2017 | |||||||
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Present value of the defined benefit obligation |
$ | (5,482,265 | ) | $ | (5,671,058 | ) | ||
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Fair value of plan assets |
1,513,371 | 1,532,539 | ||||||
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Funded status |
(3,968,894 | ) | (4,138,519 | ) | ||||
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Net defined benefit liabilities, noncurrent recognized on the consolidated balance sheets |
$ | (3,968,894 | ) | $ | (4,138,519 | ) | ||
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