South Korea and the United States have resumed their joint marine exercises,... which had been suspended since May in a bid to ease tensions with North Korea.
The two allies' marine forces begin joint training earlier on this Monday near the southeastern port city of Pohang.
For the next two weeks, some 500 troops will conduct the Korea Marine Exercise Program.
Seoul and Washington suspended this year's major joint military exercises, including Ulchi Freedom Guardian in the summer and Vigilant Ace slated for December.
They are expected to decide on the course of next year's large-scale drills before December 1st.