In 2022, South Korea had approximately ** military forces, while North Korea had around **** million. Overall, North Korea had more than twice as many military forces as South Korea.
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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 ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. Retrieved August 04, 2026, from /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. ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. Accessed August 04, 2026. /statistics/745187/south-korea-number-of-military-force-in-comparison-to-north-korea/
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KOSIS, Comparison of military forces between South Korea and North Korea in 2022, by type (in 1,000s) ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ, /statistics/745187/south-korea-number-of-military-force-in-comparison-to-north-korea/ (last visited August 04, 2026)
Comparison of military forces between South Korea and North Korea in 2022, by type (in 1,000s) [Graph], KOSIS, February 27, 2023. [Online]. Available: /statistics/745187/south-korea-number-of-military-force-in-comparison-to-north-korea/
