Navy comparison: South Korea vs Turkey
South Korea operates a fleet of 155 ships compared to 215 for Turkey. Of these, 155 and 191 are in active service respectively. The fleet breakdown includes 22 vs 18 submarines, 13 vs 0 destroyers, 17 vs 24 frigates, 6 vs 9 corvettes, 23 vs 59 amphibious ships, 35 vs 43 patrol boats, 23 vs 11 mine warfare ships (South Korea vs Turkey). South Korea's navy is officially the Republic of Korea Navy, while Turkey's is the Turkish 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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Turkish Navy 🇹🇷
| Official Name | Turkish Navy |
| Total ships | 215 as of 2025 |
| Active ships | 191 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 | |
Turkish ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 18 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 0 | |
| Destroyers | 0 | |
| Cruisers | 0 | |
| Frigates | 24 | |
| Corvettes | 9 | |
| Coastal boats | 0 | |
| Patrol boats | 43 | |
| Amphibious ships | 59 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 11 | |
| Cargo ships | 3 | |
| Support ships | 41 | |
| Other ships | 7 | |
Ship Categories Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more naval ships, South Korea or Turkey?
Turkey has a larger navy with 215 ships compared to South Korea's 155 ships.
Which navy has more submarines, South Korea or Turkey?
South Korea operates more submarines with 22 compared to Turkey's 18.
Which navy has more destroyers, South Korea or Turkey?
South Korea operates 13 destroyers compared to Turkey's 0.
Which navy has more frigates, South Korea or Turkey?
Turkey operates 24 frigates compared to South Korea's 17.