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Investments (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Mar. 31, 2015
Jan. 31, 2015
Dec. 31, 2014
Apr. 30, 2013
Mar. 31, 2013
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]          
Carrying value $ 138,218us-gaap_EquityMethodInvestments   $ 117,733us-gaap_EquityMethodInvestments    
J-Devices [Member]          
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]          
Carrying value $ 138,218us-gaap_EquityMethodInvestments
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  $ 117,733us-gaap_EquityMethodInvestments
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Ownership interest 65.70%us-gaap_EquityMethodInvestmentOwnershipPercentage
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65.70%us-gaap_EquityMethodInvestmentOwnershipPercentage
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60.00%us-gaap_EquityMethodInvestmentOwnershipPercentage
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= amkr_JDevicesMember
60.00%us-gaap_EquityMethodInvestmentOwnershipPercentage
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= amkr_JDevicesMember
30.00%us-gaap_EquityMethodInvestmentOwnershipPercentage
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