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CHANDLER, Ariz., Feb 25, 2002 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Amkor Technology, Inc. (Nasdaq: AMKR) has received the 2001 Supplier of the Year Award from Altera Corp., the world's pioneer of system-on-a-programmable-chip (SOPC) solutions based on their advance programmable logic device (PLD) foundation. The award was given following a comprehensive review of Altera's manufacturing partners, in which Amkor Korea was awarded supplier of the year, and Amkor Philippines was rated second, ahead of all other competitors.

"Altera's SOPC and PLD solutions require leading edge packaging technology, including high-performance BGA and Flip Chip. We are delighted to recognize Amkor Korea for their superior performance in meeting Altera's high standards of quality, technology and overall services rendered, and to acknowledge the tremendous improvement achieved by Amkor Philippines, which came further and faster than any other assembly and test site in supporting these performance standards," said Thomas Murchie, Altera's Vice President of Operations.

"This award confirms the trust and confidence that Altera has in Amkor to deliver the highest quality leading edge products, in large quantities, to a major player in the semiconductor industry," said Farshad Haghighi, Amkor's Vice President of Sales. "We are particularly honored to have two of our factories at the top of Altera's list. This is a tribute to the hard work and dedication of our teams in Korea and the Philippines in supporting the needs of this important customer."

Amkor is the world's largest provider of contract microelectronics 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.

Altera Corporation is the world's pioneer in system-on-a-programmable-chip (SOPC) solutions. Combining programmable logic technology with software tools, intellectual property, and technical services, Altera provides high-value programmable solutions to approximately 14,000 customers worldwide. More information is available at www.altera.com.

CONTACT:          Amkor Technology, Inc., Chandler
                  VP Corporate Communications
                  Jeffrey Luth, 480/821-2408 ext. 5130
                  jluth@amkor.com

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