. . "The navy strength during the 1990s was about 40,000 to 60,000; current strength (2008) is at about 46,000.[1] There are some 708 vessels including 3 frigates and 70 submarines: approximately 20 Romeo class submarines (1,800 tons), 40 Sang-O-class submarines (300 tons) and 10 midget submarines including the Yono-class submarine (130 tons).[2]" . .