Exhibit 99.1

Amkor Updates Disclosure on Dongbu

CHANDLER, Ariz.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 21, 2002--Amkor Technology, Inc. (Nasdaq:
AMKR - News) today confirmed that Texas Instruments, Dongbu and Anam
Semiconductor, Inc. "ASI" have been unable to come to terms on a letter of
intent regarding technology transfer and manufacturing / purchase agreements.
The execution of this letter of intent was a condition precedent to the
shareholders agreement between Amkor and Dongbu, under which Dongbu agreed to
purchase 20 million shares of ASI's common stock from Amkor.

Amkor and Dongbu are in continued discussions to explore ways in which the share
purchase transaction may still be completed.

Amkor is the world's largest provider of contract semiconductor assembly and
test services. The company offers semiconductor companies and electronics OEMs a
complete set of microelectronic design and manufacturing services. More
information on Amkor is available from the company's SEC filings and on Amkor's
web site: www.amkor.com.

Contact:

     Amkor Technology, Inc.
     VP Corporate Communications
     Jeffrey Luth, 480/821-2408  ext. 5130
     jluth@amkor.com