NHN's Hangame Baduk & Omok has signed a partnership agreement with the Korea Baduk Association to introduce 'Sahwal' (life and death) content and cooperate on the popularization of Baduk. NHN announced this on the 19th. The signing ceremony was held on the 18th at the Korea Baduk Association, where Yang Jae-ho, Secretary General of the Korea Baduk Association, and Oh Sang-min, Head of NHN's Classic Webboard Business Group, attended to pledge cooperation for the expansion of the Baduk base.

The core of this partnership is to implement the professional 'Sahwal' content held by the Korea Baduk Association into Hangame Baduk & Omok. 'Sahwal' is known as a fundamental principle of Baduk that determines the life and death of stones, and is considered an essential process for improving one's skills. NHN will optimize and provide the 'Sahwal' content from 'Legend of Baduk,' an active game developed by the Korea Baduk Association for the dissemination of the game, and both companies will conduct joint marketing using this content.

Based on this partnership, NHN will launch its first 'Sahwal' service within Hangame Baduk & Omok this March. By providing 'Sahwal' problems, the company aims to enhance accessibility so that users can discover the fun of Baduk and improve their skills. NHN stated that it plans to secure a wide user base, ranging from Baduk enthusiasts to potential users curious about the game, and lead the revitalization of the online Baduk market.