Navy comparison: South Korea vs Russia

Russia's 533-ship navy outnumbers South Korea's 156 vessels (3.4:1 advantage). Of these, 155 and 447 are in active service respectively.

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	South Korea	Russia
Official name	Republic of Korea Navy	Russian Navy
Total ships	156 (2026)	533 (2026)
Active ships	155	447
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Ship Categories Radar Comparison

Ships by Category

🇰🇷 South Koreaas of 2026

Submarines 22
Destroyers 14
Frigates 18
Corvettes 5
Patrol boats 35
Amphibious ships 21
Mine Warfare ships 23
Support ships 4
Other ships 14

🇷🇺 Russiaas of 2026

Submarines 82
Aircraft carriers 1
Destroyers 8
Cruisers 4
Frigates 19
Corvettes 82
Coastal boats 18
Patrol boats 68
Amphibious ships 22
Mine Warfare ships 50
Cargo ships 5
Support ships 113
Other ships 61

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which country has more naval ships, South Korea or Russia?

Russia has a larger navy with 533 ships compared to South Korea's 156 ships.

Which navy has more submarines, South Korea or Russia?

Russia operates more submarines with 82 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 14 destroyers compared to Russia's 8.

Which navy has more frigates, South Korea or Russia?

Russia operates 19 frigates compared to South Korea's 18.

How do the South Korea and Russia navies compare in size?

Russia's navy is 3.4 times larger than South Korea's in terms of total ships (533 vs 156).