In 2022, South Korea had approximately 500,000 military forces, while North Korea had around 1.28 million. Overall, North Korea had more than twice as many military forces as South Korea.
Comparison of military forces between South Korea and North Korea in 2022, by type
(in 1,000s)
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KOSIS. (February 27, 2023). Comparison of military forces between South Korea and North Korea in 2022, by type (in 1,000s) [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved December 19, 2024, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/745187/south-korea-number-of-military-force-in-comparison-to-north-korea/
KOSIS. "Comparison of military forces between South Korea and North Korea in 2022, by type (in 1,000s)." Chart. February 27, 2023. Statista. Accessed December 19, 2024. https://www.statista.com/statistics/745187/south-korea-number-of-military-force-in-comparison-to-north-korea/
KOSIS. (2023). Comparison of military forces between South Korea and North Korea in 2022, by type (in 1,000s). Statista. Statista Inc.. Accessed: December 19, 2024. https://www.statista.com/statistics/745187/south-korea-number-of-military-force-in-comparison-to-north-korea/
KOSIS. "Comparison of Military Forces between South Korea and North Korea in 2022, by Type (in 1,000s)." Statista, Statista Inc., 27 Feb 2023, https://www.statista.com/statistics/745187/south-korea-number-of-military-force-in-comparison-to-north-korea/
KOSIS, Comparison of military forces between South Korea and North Korea in 2022, by type (in 1,000s) Statista, https://www.statista.com/statistics/745187/south-korea-number-of-military-force-in-comparison-to-north-korea/ (last visited December 19, 2024)
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