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                                                                    EXHIBIT 23.5
 
 
As independent public accountants, we hereby consent to the use of our report
and to all references to our firm included in or made a part of this Amendment
No. 4 to the Amkor Technology, Inc. Registration Statement (No. 333-37235) on
Form S-1.
 
/s/ SYCIP GORRES VELAYO & CO.
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Makati City, Philippines
April 28, 1998
