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Army comparison: South Korea vs North Korea

South Korean Army 🇰🇷

Total vehicles 13232 as of 2026
In storage 3400
On order 720
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North Korean Army 🇰🇵

Total vehicles 6537 as of 2026
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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 4235
Infantry Fighting Vehicle 32
Armored Personnel Carrier 1710
Light Armoured Vehicle 560
Tank Destroyer 0
Self-Propelled Artillery 0
Towed Artillery 0
Multiple Launch Rocket System 0

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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 6,537 vehicles.
Which country has more tanks, South Korea or North Korea?
North Korea operates more main battle tanks with 4,235 compared to South Korea's 1,814.
Which army has more infantry fighting vehicles, South Korea or North Korea?
South Korea has 536 infantry fighting vehicles compared to North Korea's 32.
Which country has more armored personnel carriers, South Korea or North Korea?
South Korea operates 3,127 APCs compared to North Korea's 1,710.
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.
How do the South Korea and North Korea armies compare in size?
South Korea's army is 2.0 times larger than North Korea's in terms of total vehicles (13,232 vs 6,537).