Navy comparison: North Korea vs Vietnam
North Korea's 385-ship navy outnumbers Vietnam's 112 vessels (3.4x advantage). Of these, 385 and 109 are in active service respectively. The fleet breakdown includes 73 vs 9 submarines, 2 vs 9 frigates, 123 vs 16 corvettes, 0 vs 21 amphibious ships, 187 vs 32 patrol boats, 0 vs 8 mine warfare ships (North Korea vs Vietnam). North Korea's navy is officially the Korean People's Army Naval Force, while Vietnam's is the Vietnam People's 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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Vietnam People's Navy 🇻🇳
| Official Name | Vietnam People's Navy |
| Total ships | 112 as of 2025 |
| Active ships | 109 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 | |
Vietnamese ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 9 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 0 | |
| Destroyers | 0 | |
| Cruisers | 0 | |
| Frigates | 9 | |
| Corvettes | 16 | |
| Coastal boats | 0 | |
| Patrol boats | 32 | |
| Amphibious ships | 21 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 8 | |
| Cargo ships | 0 | |
| Support ships | 17 | |
| Other ships | 0 | |
Ship Categories Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more naval ships, North Korea or Vietnam?
North Korea has a larger navy with 385 ships compared to Vietnam's 112 ships.
Which navy has more submarines, North Korea or Vietnam?
North Korea operates more submarines with 73 compared to Vietnam's 9.
Which navy has more frigates, North Korea or Vietnam?
Vietnam operates 9 frigates compared to North Korea's 2.
How do the North Korea and Vietnam navies compare in size?
North Korea's navy is 3.4 times larger than Vietnam's in terms of total ships (385 vs 112).