Navy comparison: North Korea vs Singapore
North Korea's 385-ship navy outnumbers Singapore's 57 vessels (6.8x advantage). Of these, 385 and 49 are in active service respectively. The fleet breakdown includes 73 vs 9 submarines, 2 vs 6 frigates, 123 vs 12 corvettes, 0 vs 4 amphibious ships, 187 vs 8 patrol boats, 0 vs 8 coastal boats, 0 vs 4 mine warfare ships (North Korea vs Singapore). North Korea's navy is officially the Korean People's Army Naval Force, while Singapore's is the Republic of Singapore 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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Republic of Singapore Navy 🇸🇬
| Official Name | Republic of Singapore Navy |
| Total ships | 57 as of 2025 |
| Active ships | 49 as of 2025 |
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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 | |
Singaporean ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 9 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 0 | |
| Destroyers | 0 | |
| Cruisers | 0 | |
| Frigates | 6 | |
| Corvettes | 12 | |
| Coastal boats | 8 | |
| Patrol boats | 8 | |
| Amphibious ships | 4 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 4 | |
| Cargo ships | 0 | |
| Support ships | 1 | |
| Other ships | 5 | |
Ship Categories Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more naval ships, North Korea or Singapore?
North Korea has a larger navy with 385 ships compared to Singapore's 57 ships.
Which navy has more submarines, North Korea or Singapore?
North Korea operates more submarines with 73 compared to Singapore's 9.
Which navy has more frigates, North Korea or Singapore?
Singapore operates 6 frigates compared to North Korea's 2.
How do the North Korea and Singapore navies compare in size?
North Korea's navy is 6.8 times larger than Singapore's in terms of total ships (385 vs 57).