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		(Commission File Number)		(IRS Employer
Incorporation)				Identification No.)

1900 SOUTH PRICE ROAD
CHANDLER, AZ 85286
(Address of Principal Executive Offices, including Zip Code)

(480) 821-5000
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

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Item 8.01. Other Events.

On March 29, 2010, Amkor issued a press release announcing that the Administrative Law Judge in Amkor’s patent infringement case against Carsem in the International Trade Commission has issued a Supplemental Initial Determination. Additional information is contained in the release, a copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1.

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits.

99.1		Text of Press Release dated March 29, 2010.

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: March 31, 2010

EXHIBIT INDEX:

Exhibit		Description
99.1		Text of Press Release dated March 29, 2010

Exhibit 99.1

		News Release

Amkor Announces Initial Determination in ITC Patent Infringement Case Against Carsem

CHANDLER, Ariz., March 29, 2010 – Amkor Technology, Inc. (Nasdaq: AMKR) said today that the Administrative Law Judge (“ALJ”) in Amkor’s patent infringement case against Carsem in the International Trade Commission (“ITC”) has issued a Supplemental Initial Determination. Although the ALJ’s ruling did not disturb the prior finding that Carsem Dual and Quad Flat No-Lead Packages infringe some of Amkor’s patent claims relating to MicroLeadFrame^® (MLF) technology, the ALJ found that some of Amkor’s patent claims are invalid and, as a result, the ALJ did not find a statutory violation of the Tariff Act.

“We are disappointed that the Supplemental Initial Determination did not find a statutory violation of the Tariff Act and disagree with the ALJ’s conclusions regarding the invalidity of some of our asserted patent claims,” said Ken Joyce, Amkor’s President and Chief Executive Officer. “The ALJ’s ruling is not final and we will now be taking steps to seek a ruling by the Commission to modify the ALJ’s decision and issue an exclusion order that would prohibit Carsem from importing its infringing QFN products into the United States.”

The target date for a final ruling by the Commission is July 20, 2010.

About Amkor

Amkor is a leading provider of semiconductor assembly and test services to semiconductor companies and electronics OEMs. More information on Amkor is available from the company’s SEC filings and on Amkor’s website: www.amkor.com .

Forward-Looking Statement Disclaimer

This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of federal securities laws. All statements other than statements of historical fact are considered forward-looking statements including, without limitation, statements regarding the modification of the ALJ’s decision by the Commission and the issuance of an exclusion order against Carsem. These forward-looking statements involve a number of risks, uncertainties, assumptions and other factors that could affect future results and cause actual results and events to differ materially from historical and expected results and those expressed or implied in the forward-looking statements. Important risk factors that could affect the outcome of the events set forth in these statements and

that could affect our operating results and financial condition are discussed in the our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2009 and in our subsequent filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission made prior to or after the date hereof. Amkor undertakes no obligation to review or update any forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances occurring after the date of this press release.

Contact:
Amkor Technology, Inc.
Gil C. Tily
Executive Vice President & General Counsel
480-821-5000 (ext. 5162)