Korean and American troops participate in a live-fire drill in Pocheon, 65 kilometers northeast of Seoul. (Photo: AFP/VNA) |
Spokesman John Kirby also noted each exercise may look different because of changes in the security environment.
The allies are expected to stage their regular summertime joint event in August, but many believe Seoul may wish to scale it down amid its efforts to bring North Korea back to talks. Kirby added that the US is going to continue to remain committed to readiness and appropriate capabilities on the peninsula.