Navy comparison: North Korea vs Russia
North Korea operates a fleet of 385 ships compared to 565 for Russia. Of these, 385 and 477 are in active service respectively. The fleet breakdown includes 73 vs 81 submarines, 0 vs 1 aircraft carriers, 0 vs 9 destroyers, 2 vs 19 frigates, 123 vs 99 corvettes, 0 vs 83 amphibious ships, 187 vs 70 patrol boats, 0 vs 6 coastal boats, 0 vs 50 mine warfare ships (North Korea vs Russia). North Korea's navy is officially the Korean People's Army Naval Force, while Russia's is the Russian Navy.
Korean People's Army Naval Force 🇰🇵
| Official Name | Korean People's Army Naval Force |
| Total ships | 385 as of 2025 |
| Active ships | 385 as of 2025 |
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Russian Navy 🇷🇺
| Official Name | Russian Navy |
| Total ships | 565 as of 2026 |
| Active ships | 477 as of 2026 |
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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 | |
Russian ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 81 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 1 | |
| Destroyers | 9 | |
| Cruisers | 2 | |
| Frigates | 19 | |
| Corvettes | 99 | |
| Coastal boats | 6 | |
| Patrol boats | 70 | |
| Amphibious ships | 83 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 50 | |
| Cargo ships | 5 | |
| Support ships | 116 | |
| Other ships | 24 | |
Ship Categories Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more naval ships, North Korea or Russia?
Russia has a larger navy with 565 ships compared to North Korea's 385 ships.
Which navy has more submarines, North Korea or Russia?
Russia operates more submarines with 81 compared to North Korea's 73.
Which country has more aircraft carriers, North Korea or Russia?
Russia has 1 aircraft carrier(s) compared to North Korea's 0.
Which navy has more destroyers, North Korea or Russia?
Russia operates 9 destroyers compared to North Korea's 0.
Which navy has more frigates, North Korea or Russia?
Russia operates 19 frigates compared to North Korea's 2.