Navy comparison: Greece vs South Korea
Greece operates a fleet of 157 ships compared to 155 for South Korea. Of these, 154 and 155 are in active service respectively. The fleet breakdown includes 10 vs 22 submarines, 0 vs 13 destroyers, 16 vs 17 frigates, 0 vs 6 corvettes, 26 vs 23 amphibious ships, 10 vs 35 patrol boats, 36 vs 0 coastal boats, 3 vs 23 mine warfare ships (Greece vs South Korea). Greece's navy is officially the Hellenic Navy, while South Korea's is the Republic of Korea Navy.
Hellenic Navy 🇬🇷
| Official Name | Hellenic Navy |
| Total ships | 157 as of 2025 |
| Active ships | 154 as of 2025 |
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Republic of Korea Navy 🇰🇷
| Official Name | Republic of Korea Navy |
| Total ships | 155 as of 2025 |
| Active ships | 155 as of 2025 |
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Greek ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 10 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 0 | |
| Destroyers | 0 | |
| Cruisers | 1 | |
| Frigates | 16 | |
| Corvettes | 0 | |
| Coastal boats | 36 | |
| Patrol boats | 10 | |
| Amphibious ships | 26 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 3 | |
| Cargo ships | 8 | |
| Support ships | 34 | |
| Other ships | 13 | |
South Korean ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 22 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 0 | |
| Destroyers | 13 | |
| Cruisers | 0 | |
| Frigates | 17 | |
| Corvettes | 6 | |
| Coastal boats | 0 | |
| Patrol boats | 35 | |
| Amphibious ships | 23 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 23 | |
| Cargo ships | 0 | |
| Support ships | 4 | |
| Other ships | 12 | |
Ship Categories Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more naval ships, Greece or South Korea?
Greece has a larger navy with 157 ships compared to South Korea's 155 ships.
Which navy has more submarines, Greece or South Korea?
South Korea operates more submarines with 22 compared to Greece's 10.
Which navy has more destroyers, Greece or South Korea?
South Korea operates 13 destroyers compared to Greece's 0.
Which navy has more frigates, Greece or South Korea?
South Korea operates 17 frigates compared to Greece's 16.