Asiana Airlines, Inc. (KOSE:A020560) agreed to acquire 50% stake in Kumho Asiana Plaza Sai Gon Co Ltd. from Kumho Industrial Co., Ltd. (KOSE:A002990) for KRW 72.1 billion in cash on January 18, 2013. Asiana Airlines use KRW 50 billion, which it secured through selling its stake in CJ Korea Express to fund the acquisition. The transaction is expected to close on January 30, 2013.