NHN announced on the 27th that it has launched a new service called 'Today's Life and Death' for its web-based game, Hangame Baduk & Omok. This service aims to help users improve their Go skills while adding more enjoyment to the game.

'Today's Life and Death' is designed to help users naturally build their skills by solving 'Life and Death' (Sahoal) problems, which are the core foundation of Go, on a daily basis. Users can challenge themselves with three newly updated puzzles every day, and upon providing the correct answer, they receive rewards that can be used immediately in-game. It was developed to provide both the joy of learning Go and a sense of achievement, and can be accessed freely while waiting for a match or even during a game.

NHN plans to add a stage-based mode in the future, expanding to include beginner-level problems based on professional 'Life and Death' content held by the Korea Baduk Association. Meanwhile, to commemorate the launch, Hangame Baduk & Omok is currently running an event that provides 'Hint Items' to all users who try the 'Life and Death' content for the first time.

Sangmin Oh, Head of NHN's Classic Webboard Business Group, stated, "'Today's Life and Death' will become a core feature that helps users feel the charm of Go every day and settle into the service naturally," adding, "We will continue to introduce high-quality services by combining the expertise of the Korea Baduk Association to enhance user experience and lead the online expansion of Go."