Navy comparison: South Korea vs Malaysia
South Korea operates a fleet of 155 ships compared to 109 for Malaysia. Of these, 155 and 97 are in active service respectively. The fleet breakdown includes 22 vs 2 submarines, 13 vs 0 destroyers, 17 vs 7 frigates, 6 vs 7 corvettes, 23 vs 0 amphibious ships, 35 vs 10 patrol boats, 0 vs 62 coastal boats, 23 vs 4 mine warfare ships (South Korea vs Malaysia). South Korea's navy is officially the Republic of Korea Navy, while Malaysia's is the Royal Malaysian 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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Royal Malaysian Navy 🇲🇾
| Official Name | Royal Malaysian Navy |
| Total ships | 109 as of 2026 |
| Active ships | 97 as of 2026 |
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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 | |
Malaysian ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 2 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 0 | |
| Destroyers | 0 | |
| Cruisers | 0 | |
| Frigates | 7 | |
| Corvettes | 7 | |
| Coastal boats | 62 | |
| Patrol boats | 10 | |
| Amphibious ships | 0 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 4 | |
| Cargo ships | 0 | |
| Support ships | 13 | |
| Other ships | 4 | |
Ship Categories Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more naval ships, South Korea or Malaysia?
South Korea has a larger navy with 155 ships compared to Malaysia's 109 ships.
Which navy has more submarines, South Korea or Malaysia?
South Korea operates more submarines with 22 compared to Malaysia's 2.
Which navy has more destroyers, South Korea or Malaysia?
South Korea operates 13 destroyers compared to Malaysia's 0.
Which navy has more frigates, South Korea or Malaysia?
South Korea operates 17 frigates compared to Malaysia's 7.