Bank of America Business Capital provides $100 million asset-based credit facility to Amkor Technology, Inc.

New York, NY, December 15, 2005– Bank of America Business Capital, one of the world’s largest asset-based lenders, announced today that it has arranged a $100 million revolving credit facility for Amkor Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMKR), a leading subcontractor of semiconductor packaging and test services. If needed, available funds in the credit facility would be used for working capital and general corporate purposes. Bank of America is also providing letters of credit.

“Bank of America Business Capital did an outstanding job of meeting our financing needs and delivering the deal in a short timeframe,” said Amkor vice president and treasurer Joanne Solomon.

“This financing provides Amkor with additional liquidity to continue its global growth and build its leadership position in a highly competitive industry ,” said Joyce White, president of Bank of America Business Capital.

Founded in 1968, Chandler, AZ-based Amkor Technology, Inc. (www. amkor.com) is one of the world’s largest providers of contract semiconductor assembly and test services. The company offers semiconductor companies and electronics OEMs a complete set of microelectronic design and manufacturing services.

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