Navy comparison: South Korea vs Ukraine
South Korea operates a fleet of 155 ships compared to 175 for Ukraine. Of these, 155 and 42 are in active service respectively. The fleet breakdown includes 22 vs 0 submarines, 13 vs 0 destroyers, 17 vs 0 frigates, 6 vs 2 corvettes, 23 vs 5 amphibious ships, 35 vs 138 patrol boats, 23 vs 6 mine warfare ships (South Korea vs Ukraine). South Korea's navy is officially the Republic of Korea Navy, while Ukraine's is the Ukrainian 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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Ukrainian Navy 🇺🇦
| Official Name | Ukrainian Navy |
| Total ships | 175 as of 2026 |
| Active ships | 42 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 | 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 | |
Ukrainian ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 0 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 0 | |
| Destroyers | 0 | |
| Cruisers | 0 | |
| Frigates | 0 | |
| Corvettes | 2 | |
| Coastal boats | 0 | |
| Patrol boats | 138 | |
| Amphibious ships | 5 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 6 | |
| Cargo ships | 1 | |
| Support ships | 23 | |
| Other ships | 0 | |
Ship Categories Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more naval ships, South Korea or Ukraine?
Ukraine has a larger navy with 175 ships compared to South Korea's 155 ships.
Which navy has more submarines, South Korea or Ukraine?
South Korea operates more submarines with 22 compared to Ukraine's 0.
Which navy has more destroyers, South Korea or Ukraine?
South Korea operates 13 destroyers compared to Ukraine's 0.
Which navy has more frigates, South Korea or Ukraine?
South Korea operates 17 frigates compared to Ukraine's 0.