Navy comparison: South Korea vs Russia
Overview
Russia's 565-ship navy outnumbers South Korea's 155 vessels (3.6x advantage). Of these, 155 and 477 are in active service respectively.
The fleet breakdown includes 22 vs 81 submarines, 0 vs 1 aircraft carriers, 13 vs 9 destroyers, 17 vs 19 frigates, 6 vs 99 corvettes, 23 vs 83 amphibious ships, 35 vs 70 patrol boats, 0 vs 6 coastal boats, 23 vs 50 mine warfare ships (South Korea vs Russia).
South Korea's navy is officially the Republic of Korea Navy, while Russia's is the Russian 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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Russian Navy 🇷🇺
| Official Name | Russian Navy |
| Total ships | 565 as of 2026 |
| Active ships | 477 as of 2026 |
| Naval Ensign |
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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 | |
Russian ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 81 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 1 | |
| Destroyers | 9 | |
| Cruisers | 2 | |
| Frigates | 19 | |
| Corvettes | 99 | |
| Coastal boats | 6 | |
| Patrol boats | 70 | |
| Amphibious ships | 83 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 50 | |
| Cargo ships | 5 | |
| Support ships | 116 | |
| Other ships | 24 | |
Ship Categories Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more naval ships, South Korea or Russia?
Russia has a larger navy with 565 ships compared to South Korea's 155 ships.
Which navy has more submarines, South Korea or Russia?
Russia operates more submarines with 81 compared to South Korea's 22.
Which country has more aircraft carriers, South Korea or Russia?
Russia has 1 aircraft carrier(s) compared to South Korea's 0.
Which navy has more destroyers, South Korea or Russia?
South Korea operates 13 destroyers compared to Russia's 9.
Which navy has more frigates, South Korea or Russia?
Russia operates 19 frigates compared to South Korea's 17.
How do the South Korea and Russia navies compare in size?
Russia's navy is 3.6 times larger than South Korea's in terms of total ships (565 vs 155).