How Strong Is North Korea’s Military?

The rogue nation of North Korea is one of the world’s most secretive societies.
Ruled by a military dictatorship since it was formed in 1948, it often describes itself as a “self-reliant” socialist state with a cult of personality around its leader, Kim Jong-un.
But just how strong is the country's military?

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[vwbora]

There is no way NK can mobilize 1 000 000 soldiers while feeding them at the same time for more than a couple of days

[charliedallachie]

Realistically most of their equipment is 1960s Soviet malnourished army. A good amount would probably run to the other side if a conventional war broke out. Take the opportunity into South Korea

[murdercrows]

There is like so big a difference between a Frigate (1000 plus tons) and patrol vessals (under 400 tons?) why would you lump major surface combatants with hundreds of marginal vessels.

[coolcloroxman]

Half of this is just flat out not true. They certainly do not have that many tanks and armored vehicles.

[비행로봇]

Hi I am from South Korea and I know Korea uses F-35, which US uses today, but North Korea uses Mig series which is made in 1950~1970.

[egakuro]

Actually north Korea is obviously an absolute monarchy.

[aldrinaldrin]

I saw the North Korean army chasing Kim Jong Un on a boat. They're even crying when they couldn't chase him further while half of their body are underwater. That's what North Korean army is.

[keithkang]

Never underestimate NK they are stronger than we think

[plaguedoctorblackmaskx]

I believe in North Korea within my heart and soul that one day it will be a major superpower country.

[divinedragon]

imagine if world fall to zombie apocalypse sure north korean can survive it