Navy comparison: North Korea vs Turkey
North Korea operates a fleet of 385 ships compared to 215 for Turkey. Of these, 385 and 191 are in active service respectively. The fleet breakdown includes 73 vs 18 submarines, 2 vs 24 frigates, 123 vs 9 corvettes, 0 vs 59 amphibious ships, 187 vs 43 patrol boats, 0 vs 11 mine warfare ships (North Korea vs Turkey). North Korea's navy is officially the Korean People's Army Naval Force, while Turkey's is the Turkish 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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Turkish Navy 🇹🇷
| Official Name | Turkish Navy |
| Total ships | 215 as of 2025 |
| Active ships | 191 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 | |
Turkish ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 18 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 0 | |
| Destroyers | 0 | |
| Cruisers | 0 | |
| Frigates | 24 | |
| Corvettes | 9 | |
| Coastal boats | 0 | |
| Patrol boats | 43 | |
| Amphibious ships | 59 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 11 | |
| Cargo ships | 3 | |
| Support ships | 41 | |
| Other ships | 7 | |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more naval ships, North Korea or Turkey?
North Korea has a larger navy with 385 ships compared to Turkey's 215 ships.
Which navy has more submarines, North Korea or Turkey?
North Korea operates more submarines with 73 compared to Turkey's 18.
Which navy has more frigates, North Korea or Turkey?
Turkey operates 24 frigates compared to North Korea's 2.
How do the North Korea and Turkey navies compare in size?
North Korea's navy is 1.8 times larger than Turkey's in terms of total ships (385 vs 215).