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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 Amendment No. 1
to the Amkor Technology, Inc. Registration Statement (No. 333-49645) on Form
S-1.
    
 
                                        /s/ SYCIP GORRES VELAYO & CO.
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Makali City, Philippines
April 30, 1998

