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                                                                    EXHIBIT 23.6

 
                   CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS
 
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. 1 to the Registration Statement on Form S-1 (No. 333-49645) of Amkor
Technology, Inc.
 
                                          /s/ SIANA CARR & O'CONNOR, LLP
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                                          SIANA CARR & O'CONNOR, LLP
 
Paoli, Pennsylvania
April 30, 1998

