(October 20, 2004) Chandler, Ariz.—Amkor Technology Inc. announces that it has completed discussions with a group of institutional lenders concerning a new $300 million term loan credit facility, and has allocated all $300 million to the lenders. Under the term loan, credit facility Citigroup Global Markets Inc. will act as sole lead arranger, and Citigroup, Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Inc., and J.P. Morgan Securities Inc. will act as joint bookrunners. Citicorp North America Inc. will act as administrative agent and collateral agent; Merrill Lynch as syndication agent; and J.P. Morgan Chase Bank as documentation agent.