By Chang Dong-woo
SEOUL, Nov. 12 (Yonhap) — The merger deal between Korean Air Co. and Asiana Airlines Inc., South Korea’s two full-fledged carriers, is expected to clear a major regulatory hurdle after likely receiving a final nod from the European Union this month, according to industry sources Tuesday.
The European Commission (EC), the EU’s executive body, is expected to make a final decision on whether to approve the 1.8 trillion-won (US$1.4 billion) merger deal after monitoring…