Navy comparison: South Korea vs Taiwan
Overview
South Korea operates a fleet of 156 ships compared to 113 for Taiwan. Of these, 156 and 102 are in active service respectively.
The fleet breakdown includes 22 vs 12 submarines, 13 vs 4 destroyers, 18 vs 21 frigates, 6 vs 8 corvettes, 21 vs 8 amphibious ships, 35 vs 37 patrol boats, 0 vs 2 coastal boats, 23 vs 10 mine warfare ships (South Korea vs Taiwan).
South Korea's navy is officially the Republic of Korea Navy, while Taiwan's is the Republic of China Navy.
Republic of Korea Navy 🇰🇷
| Official Name | Republic of Korea Navy |
| Total ships | 156 as of 2025 |
| Active ships | 156 as of 2025 |
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Republic of China Navy 🇹🇼
| Official Name | Republic of China Navy |
| Total ships | 113 as of 2026 |
| Active ships | 102 as of 2026 |
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South Korean ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 22 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 0 | |
| Destroyers | 13 | |
| Cruisers | 0 | |
| Frigates | 18 | |
| Corvettes | 6 | |
| Coastal boats | 0 | |
| Patrol boats | 35 | |
| Amphibious ships | 21 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 23 | |
| Cargo ships | 0 | |
| Support ships | 4 | |
| Unmanned vessels | 0 | |
| Other ships | 14 | |
Taiwanese ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 12 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 0 | |
| Destroyers | 4 | |
| Cruisers | 1 | |
| Frigates | 21 | |
| Corvettes | 8 | |
| Coastal boats | 2 | |
| Patrol boats | 37 | |
| Amphibious ships | 8 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 10 | |
| Cargo ships | 0 | |
| Support ships | 5 | |
| Unmanned vessels | 0 | |
| Other ships | 5 | |
Ship Categories Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more naval ships, South Korea or Taiwan?
South Korea has a larger navy with 156 ships compared to Taiwan's 113 ships.
Which navy has more submarines, South Korea or Taiwan?
South Korea operates more submarines with 22 compared to Taiwan's 12.
Which navy has more destroyers, South Korea or Taiwan?
South Korea operates 13 destroyers compared to Taiwan's 4.
Which navy has more frigates, South Korea or Taiwan?
Taiwan operates 21 frigates compared to South Korea's 18.