The 10 Largest Armies in the World: Who Should We Be Afraid Of?

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No. 6: Republic of Korea

Army Man Power: 687,000
The Armed Forces of South Korea are very strong and thus able to accept difficult challenges. They consist of Army Ground Force, Navy, the Air Force, Strategic Rocket Forces and Special Operation Force. It is also rich in warfare resources, which includes 5,400 tanks, 2,580 armored fighting vehicles, 1,600 self-propelled guns, 3,500 towed artillery pieces, 1,600 rocket projectors, and other powerful weapons. South Korea is one of the few developed countries with a clear need for self-defense, given their tensions with North Korea.

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