Navy comparison: South Korea vs North Korea
Republic of Korea Navy 🇰🇷
| Official Name | Republic of Korea Navy |
| Total ships | 155 |
| Active ships | 155 |
| Naval Ensign |
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Korean People's Army Naval Force 🇰🇵
| Official Name | Korean People's Army Naval Force |
| Total ships | 385 |
| Active ships | 385 |
| 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 | |
North Korean ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 73 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 0 | |
| Destroyers | 0 | |
| Cruisers | 0 | |
| Frigates | 2 | |
| Corvettes | 123 | |
| Coastal boats | 0 | |
| Patrol boats | 187 | |
| Amphibious ships | 0 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 0 | |
| Cargo ships | 0 | |
| Support ships | 0 | |
| Other ships | 0 | |
Ship Categories Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more naval ships, South Korea or North Korea?
North Korea has a larger navy with 385 ships compared to South Korea's 155 ships.
Which navy has more submarines, South Korea or North Korea?
North Korea operates more submarines with 73 compared to South Korea's 22.
Which navy has more destroyers, South Korea or North Korea?
South Korea operates 13 destroyers compared to North Korea's 0.
Which navy has more frigates, South Korea or North Korea?
South Korea operates 17 frigates compared to North Korea's 2.
How do the South Korea and North Korea navies compare in size?
North Korea's navy is 2.5 times larger than South Korea's in terms of total ships (385 vs 155).