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UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, DC 20549
 
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported)
May 31, 2006
 
AMKOR TECHNOLOGY, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
         
DELAWARE   000-29472   23-1722724
         
(State or Other Jurisdiction of
Incorporation)
  (Commission File Number)   (IRS Employer
Identification No.)
1900 SOUTH PRICE ROAD
CHANDLER, AZ 85248

(Address of Principal Executive Offices, including Zip Code)
(480) 821-5000
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instruction A.2. below):
o Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
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ITEM 2.04 Triggering Events That Accelerate or Increase a Direct Financial Obligation or an Obligation under an Off-Balance Sheet Arrangement
ITEM 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits
SIGNATURES
Index to Exhibits
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ITEM 2.04 Triggering Events That Accelerate or Increase a Direct Financial Obligation or an Obligation under an Off-Balance Sheet Arrangement.
          On May 31, 2006, Amkor Technology, Inc. (the “Company”) gave notice to holders of its outstanding 10.5% Senior Subordinated Notes due 2009 (the “Notes”) that it has called $178,118,000 aggregate principal amount of the Notes for redemption on June 30, 2006. The Notes were issued pursuant to an Indenture, dated May 13, 1999 (as supplemented, the “Indenture”), between the Company and U.S. Bank National Association, as successor to State Street Bank and Trust Company, as trustee. The total aggregate principal amount outstanding of the Notes is $200 million.
          $178,118,000 principal aggregate amount of Notes will be automatically redeemed on June 30, 2006, at a price of $1,017.50 per $1,000 principal amount, plus accrued and unpaid interest from May 1, 2006 to the redemption date of approximately $17.21 per $1,000 principal amount, for a total redemption price of approximately $1,034.71 per $1,000 principal amount of Notes. No further interest will accrue on the redeemed Notes after June 30, 2006.
          On May 31, 2006, the Company issued a press release announcing the redemption of a portion of the Notes. A copy of the press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report and is incorporated by reference herein.
ITEM 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits
(c) Exhibits.
     
Exhibit   Description
99.1
  Press Release issued by Amkor Technology, Inc. on May 31, 2006, announcing the call for redemption of a portion of its 10.5% Senior Subordinated Notes due 2009.

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SIGNATURES
     Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
         
Date: June 5, 2006
  Amkor Technology, Inc.    
 
       
 
  /s/ Kenneth T. Joyce    
         
 
  Kenneth T. Joyce    
 
  Chief Financial Officer    

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Index to Exhibits
     
Exhibit   Description
99.1
  Press Release issued by Amkor Technology, Inc. on May 31, 2006, announcing the call for redemption of a portion of its 10.5% Senior Subordinated Notes due 2009.

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exv99w1
 

Exhibit 99.1
     
(AMKOR TECHNOLOGY LOGO)
  News Release
Amkor Calls For Redemption Of A Portion Of Its
10.5% Senior Subordinated Notes Due 2009
CHANDLER, Ariz.—Business Wire— May 31, 2006—Amkor Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ NM: AMKR) announced today that it is calling for the redemption on June 30, 2006 of $178,118,000 aggregate principal amount of its 10.5% Senior Subordinated Notes due 2009 (the “Notes”). The total aggregate principal amount outstanding of the Notes is $200 million. The CUSIP number for the Notes being called for redemption is 031652 AE 0. Upon redemption, the Notes will be redeemed at a price of $1,017.50 per $1,000 of principal amount, plus accrued and unpaid interest from May 1, 2006 to the redemption date of approximately $17.21 per $1,000 principal amount, for a total redemption price of approximately $1,034.71 per $1,000 principal amount of Notes. Notes in the principal aggregate amount of $178,118,000 will be automatically redeemed on June 30, 2006, and no further interest will accrue on the redeemed Notes.
A Notice of Redemption is being mailed to all registered holders of the Notes. Copies of the Notice of Redemption may be obtained from U.S. Bank National Association, the Paying Agent, by calling Susan Freedman at 617-603-6665.
About Amkor
Amkor is a leading provider of advanced semiconductor assembly and test services. The company offers semiconductor companies and electronics OEMs a complete set of microelectronic design and manufacturing services. More information on Amkor is available from the company’s SEC filings and on Amkor’s web site: www.amkor.com.
Contact:
   Jeffrey Luth
   VP Corporate Communications
   Amkor Technology, Inc.
   480-821-5000 ext. 5130
   jluth@amkor.com