Navy comparison: South Korea vs New Zealand
South Korea's 155-ship navy outnumbers New Zealand's 8 vessels (19:1 advantage). Of these, 155 and 4 are in active service respectively. The fleet breakdown includes 22 vs 0 submarines, 13 vs 0 destroyers, 17 vs 2 frigates, 6 vs 0 corvettes, 23 vs 1 amphibious ships, 35 vs 4 patrol boats, 23 vs 0 mine warfare ships (South Korea vs New Zealand). South Korea's navy is officially the Republic of Korea Navy, while New Zealand's is the Royal New Zealand 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 New Zealand Navy 🇳🇿
| Official Name | Royal New Zealand Navy |
| Total ships | 8 as of 2026 |
| Active ships | 4 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 | |
New Zealand ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 0 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 0 | |
| Destroyers | 0 | |
| Cruisers | 0 | |
| Frigates | 2 | |
| Corvettes | 0 | |
| Coastal boats | 0 | |
| Patrol boats | 4 | |
| Amphibious ships | 1 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 0 | |
| Cargo ships | 0 | |
| Support ships | 1 | |
| Other ships | 0 | |
Ship Categories Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more naval ships, South Korea or New Zealand?
South Korea has a larger navy with 155 ships compared to New Zealand's 8 ships.
Which navy has more submarines, South Korea or New Zealand?
South Korea operates more submarines with 22 compared to New Zealand's 0.
Which navy has more destroyers, South Korea or New Zealand?
South Korea operates 13 destroyers compared to New Zealand's 0.
Which navy has more frigates, South Korea or New Zealand?
South Korea operates 17 frigates compared to New Zealand's 2.
How do the South Korea and New Zealand navies compare in size?
South Korea's navy is 19.4 times larger than New Zealand's in terms of total ships (155 vs 8).