Army comparison: South Korea vs North Korea
South Korean Army 🇰🇷
| Total vehicles | 13232 as of 2026 |
| In storage | 3400 |
| On order | 720 |
North Korean Army 🇰🇵
| Total vehicles | 0 |
South Korean vehicles by category
| Vehicle category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Main Battle Tank | 1814 | |
| Infantry Fighting Vehicle | 536 | |
| Armored Personnel Carrier | 3127 | |
| Light Armoured Vehicle | 2010 | |
| Tank Destroyer | 0 | |
| Self-Propelled Artillery | 2480 | |
| Towed Artillery | 2800 | |
| Multiple Launch Rocket System | 465 | |
North Korean vehicles by category
| Vehicle category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Main Battle Tank | 0 | |
| Infantry Fighting Vehicle | 0 | |
| Armored Personnel Carrier | 0 | |
| Light Armoured Vehicle | 0 | |
| Tank Destroyer | 0 | |
| Self-Propelled Artillery | 0 | |
| Towed Artillery | 0 | |
| Multiple Launch Rocket System | 0 | |
Vehicle Categories Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more armored vehicles, South Korea or North Korea?
South Korea has a larger ground force with 13,232 vehicles compared to North Korea's 0 vehicles.
Which country has more tanks, South Korea or North Korea?
South Korea operates more main battle tanks with 1,814 compared to North Korea's 0.
Which army has more infantry fighting vehicles, South Korea or North Korea?
South Korea has 536 infantry fighting vehicles compared to North Korea's 0.
Which country has more armored personnel carriers, South Korea or North Korea?
South Korea operates 3,127 APCs compared to North Korea's 0.
Which country has more artillery systems, South Korea or North Korea?
South Korea fields 5,745 artillery systems (self-propelled, towed, and MLRS) compared to North Korea's 0.