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

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)

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Item 5.02(b). Departure of Directors or Principal Officers

On January 9, 2006, Dr. Juergen Knorr resigned from the board of directors of Amkor Technology, Inc. for personal reasons related to his obligations and commitments in other parts of the world.

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: January 13, 2006