Singapore vs South Korea
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Military power of Singapore & South Korea
| Country: | Singapore (SG) | South Korea (KR) |
|---|---|---|
| Capital: | Singapore | Seoul |
| Population: | 5 607 300 | 51 446 201 |
| Area: | 719 km2 | 100 210 km2 |
| More: | Singapore military forces description | South Korea military forces description |
Military expenditures
 SG |  KR | |
|---|---|---|
| Military budget: | 8,8 billion $ | 36,8 billion $ |
| Percent of GDP: | 3,33% | 2,7% |
Manpower
| SG | KR | |
|---|---|---|
| Active personnel: | 72 500 | 625 000 |
| Reserve personnel: | 312 500 | 3 100 000 |
| Available for military: | 1 255 902 | 13 185 794 |
Land Forces
| SG | KR | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Tanks: | 196 | 2 446 | |
| Armoured fighting vehicles: | 2 860 | 3 290 | |
| Total artillery: | 204 | 5 958 | |
| Self-propelled artillery: | 48 | 1 890 | |
| Rocket artillery: | 18 | 214 |
Air Forces
| SG | KR | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Total aircraft: | 273 | 1 526 | |
| Fighter aircraft: | 27 | 151 | |
| Multirole aircraf: | 100 | 265 | |
| Attack aircraft: | 0 | 0 | |
| Helicopters: | 84 | 786 |
Navy
| SG | KR | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Total naval: | 44 | 151 | |
| Aircraftcarriers: | 0 | 1 | |
| Destroyers: | 0 | 12 | |
| Frigates: | 6 | 13 | |
| Corvettes: | 6 | 16 | |
| Submarines: | 4 | 15 |
Military service
Singapore
18-21 years of age for male compulsory military service; 16 1/2 years of age for volunteers; 2-year conscript service obligation, with a reserve obligation to age 40 (enlisted) or age 50 (officers).
South Korea
20-30 years of age for compulsory military service, with middle school education required; minimum conscript service obligation - 21 months (Army, Marines), 23 months (Navy), 24 months (Air Force); 18-26 years of age for voluntary military service; women, in service since 1950, admitted to 7 service branches, including infantry, but excluded from artillery, armor, anti-air, and chaplaincy corps; HIV-positive individuals are exempt from military service.