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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 the Amkor
Technology, Inc. Registration Statement on Form S-8 relating to the 1998 Stock
Plan, 1998 Employee Stock Purchase Plan, 1998 Director Option Plan and the 1998
Stock Option Plan for French Employees.

                         /s/ SIANA CARR & O'CONNOR, LLP
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                         SIANA CARR & O'CONNOR, LLP
                         
Paoli, Pennsylvania
August 26, 1998

