South Korea vs Vietnam
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Military power of South Korea & Vietnam
| Country: | South Korea (KR) | Vietnam (VN) |
|---|---|---|
| Capital: | Seoul | Hanoi |
| Population: | 51,709,098 | 96,208,984 |
| Area: | 100,210 km2 | 332,698 km2 |
| More: | South Korea military forces description | Vietnam military forces description |
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Military expenditures
 KR |  VN | |
|---|---|---|
| Military budget: | 45.5 billion $ | 6.2 billion $ |
| Percent of GDP: | 2.7% | 2.3% |
Manpower
| KR | VN | |
|---|---|---|
| Active personnel: | 555,000 | 482,000 |
| Reserve personnel: | 2,750,000 | 3,000,000 |
| Available for military: | 13,185,794 | 30,000,000 |
Land Forces
| KR | VN | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Tanks: | 2,606 | 1,509 | |
| Armoured fighting vehicles: | 4,380 | 2,380 | |
| Total artillery: | 7,468 | 2,524 | |
| Self-propelled artillery: | 3,040 | 280 | |
| Rocket artillery: | 574 | 1,094 |
Air Forces
| KR | VN | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Total aircraft: | 1,585 | 274 | |
| Fighter aircraft: | 156 | 37 | |
| Multirole aircraf: | 371 | 24 | |
| Attack aircraft: | 0 | 36 | |
| Helicopters: | 757 | 145 | |
| UCAV (combat drone): | 0 | 0 |
Navy
| KR | VN | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Total naval: | 195 | 173 | |
| Aircraftcarriers: | 2 | 0 | |
| Destroyers: | 12 | 0 | |
| Frigates: | 18 | 7 | |
| Corvettes: | 11 | 23 | |
| Submarines: | 22 | 6 |
☢ Nuclear weapons
South Korea
Does not have nuclear weapons.
Vietnam
Does not have nuclear weapons.
Military service
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.
Vietnam
18-25 years of age for male compulsory and voluntary military service; females may volunteer for active duty military service; conscription typically takes place twice annually and service obligation is 18 months (Army, Air Defense), 2 years (Navy and Air Force); 18-45 years of age (male) or 18-40 years of age (female) for Militia Force or Self Defense Force service; males may enroll in military schools at age 17.