CHANDLER, Ariz.---Amkor Technology, Inc. (Nasdaq: AMKR) today announced that it has repaid, from existing cash balances, the outstanding $142.4 million aggregate principle balance of its 5% Convertible Subordinated Notes due March 15, 2007.

About Amkor

Amkor Technology, Inc. (Nasdaq: AMKR) is a leading provider of advanced semiconductor assembly and test services. Amkor offers semiconductor companies and electronics OEMs a complete set of microelectronic design and manufacturing services. More information on Amkor is available from our SEC filings and on our web site: www.amkor.com.
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Amkor Technology, Inc., Chandler
Jeffrey Luth
VP Corporate Communications
480-821-5000 ext. 5130
jluth@amkor.com