Navy comparison: North Korea vs Taiwan
North Korea's 385-ship navy outnumbers Taiwan's 112 vessels (3.4x advantage). Of these, 385 and 101 are in active service respectively. The fleet breakdown includes 73 vs 14 submarines, 0 vs 4 destroyers, 2 vs 21 frigates, 123 vs 7 corvettes, 0 vs 8 amphibious ships, 187 vs 37 patrol boats, 0 vs 10 mine warfare ships (North Korea vs Taiwan). North Korea's navy is officially the Korean People's Army Naval Force, while Taiwan's is the Republic of China 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 China Navy 🇹🇼
| Official Name | Republic of China Navy |
| Total ships | 112 as of 2026 |
| Active ships | 101 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 | |
Taiwanese ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 14 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 0 | |
| Destroyers | 4 | |
| Cruisers | 1 | |
| Frigates | 21 | |
| Corvettes | 7 | |
| Coastal boats | 0 | |
| Patrol boats | 37 | |
| Amphibious ships | 8 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 10 | |
| Cargo ships | 0 | |
| Support ships | 5 | |
| Other ships | 5 | |
Ship Categories Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more naval ships, North Korea or Taiwan?
North Korea has a larger navy with 385 ships compared to Taiwan's 112 ships.
Which navy has more submarines, North Korea or Taiwan?
North Korea operates more submarines with 73 compared to Taiwan's 14.
Which navy has more destroyers, North Korea or Taiwan?
Taiwan operates 4 destroyers compared to North Korea's 0.
Which navy has more frigates, North Korea or Taiwan?
Taiwan operates 21 frigates compared to North Korea's 2.
How do the North Korea and Taiwan navies compare in size?
North Korea's navy is 3.4 times larger than Taiwan's in terms of total ships (385 vs 112).