Navy comparison: South Korea vs Myanmar
South Korea operates a fleet of 155 ships compared to 240 for Myanmar. Of these, 155 and 234 are in active service respectively. The fleet breakdown includes 22 vs 3 submarines, 13 vs 0 destroyers, 17 vs 6 frigates, 6 vs 3 corvettes, 23 vs 42 amphibious ships, 35 vs 103 patrol boats, 0 vs 43 coastal boats, 23 vs 2 mine warfare ships (South Korea vs Myanmar). South Korea's navy is officially the Republic of Korea Navy, while Myanmar's is the Myanmar Navy.
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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Myanmar Navy 🇲🇲
| Official Name | Myanmar Navy |
| Total ships | 240 as of 2025 |
| Active ships | 234 as of 2025 |
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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 | |
Myanmar/ Burma ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 3 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 0 | |
| Destroyers | 0 | |
| Cruisers | 0 | |
| Frigates | 6 | |
| Corvettes | 3 | |
| Coastal boats | 43 | |
| Patrol boats | 103 | |
| Amphibious ships | 42 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 2 | |
| Cargo ships | 6 | |
| Support ships | 30 | |
| Other ships | 2 | |
Ship Categories Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more naval ships, South Korea or Myanmar?
Myanmar has a larger navy with 240 ships compared to South Korea's 155 ships.
Which navy has more submarines, South Korea or Myanmar?
South Korea operates more submarines with 22 compared to Myanmar's 3.
Which navy has more destroyers, South Korea or Myanmar?
South Korea operates 13 destroyers compared to Myanmar's 0.
Which navy has more frigates, South Korea or Myanmar?
South Korea operates 17 frigates compared to Myanmar's 6.
How do the South Korea and Myanmar navies compare in size?
Myanmar's navy is 1.5 times larger than South Korea's in terms of total ships (240 vs 155).