Navy comparison: South Korea vs Pakistan
South Korea operates a fleet of 155 ships compared to 148 for Pakistan. Of these, 155 and 109 are in active service respectively. The fleet breakdown includes 22 vs 16 submarines, 13 vs 0 destroyers, 17 vs 15 frigates, 6 vs 16 corvettes, 23 vs 0 amphibious ships, 35 vs 85 patrol boats, 23 vs 3 mine warfare ships (South Korea vs Pakistan). South Korea's navy is officially the Republic of Korea Navy, while Pakistan's is the Pakistan 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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Pakistan Navy 🇵🇰
| Official Name | Pakistan Navy |
| Total ships | 148 as of 2025 |
| Active ships | 109 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 | |
Pakistani ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 16 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 0 | |
| Destroyers | 0 | |
| Cruisers | 0 | |
| Frigates | 15 | |
| Corvettes | 16 | |
| Coastal boats | 0 | |
| Patrol boats | 85 | |
| Amphibious ships | 0 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 3 | |
| Cargo ships | 0 | |
| Support ships | 8 | |
| Other ships | 5 | |
Ship Categories Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more naval ships, South Korea or Pakistan?
South Korea has a larger navy with 155 ships compared to Pakistan's 148 ships.
Which navy has more submarines, South Korea or Pakistan?
South Korea operates more submarines with 22 compared to Pakistan's 16.
Which navy has more destroyers, South Korea or Pakistan?
South Korea operates 13 destroyers compared to Pakistan's 0.
Which navy has more frigates, South Korea or Pakistan?
South Korea operates 17 frigates compared to Pakistan's 15.