Navy comparison: South Korea vs Philippines
South Korea operates a fleet of 155 ships compared to 134 for Philippines. Of these, 155 and 115 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 29 amphibious ships, 35 vs 41 patrol boats, 0 vs 24 coastal boats, 23 vs 0 mine warfare ships (South Korea vs Philippines). South Korea's navy is officially the Republic of Korea Navy, while Philippines's is the Philippine 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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Philippine Navy 🇵ðŸ‡
| Official Name | Philippine Navy |
| Total ships | 134 as of 2025 |
| Active ships | 115 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 | |
Philippine ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 2 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 0 | |
| Destroyers | 0 | |
| Cruisers | 0 | |
| Frigates | 7 | |
| Corvettes | 7 | |
| Coastal boats | 24 | |
| Patrol boats | 41 | |
| Amphibious ships | 29 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 0 | |
| Cargo ships | 1 | |
| Support ships | 21 | |
| Other ships | 2 | |
Ship Categories Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more naval ships, South Korea or Philippines?
South Korea has a larger navy with 155 ships compared to Philippines's 134 ships.
Which navy has more submarines, South Korea or Philippines?
South Korea operates more submarines with 22 compared to Philippines's 2.
Which navy has more destroyers, South Korea or Philippines?
South Korea operates 13 destroyers compared to Philippines's 0.
Which navy has more frigates, South Korea or Philippines?
South Korea operates 17 frigates compared to Philippines's 7.