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North Korea

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The North Korean navy is divided into the Yellow Sea Fleet (West Coast Fleet) and the East Sea Fleet (East Coast Fleet). The Yellow Sea fleet is headquartered at Nampo Dong, while the East Sea Fleet is headquartered at Toejo. Together, the fleet commands oversee at least 13 naval squadrons and two sniper brigades. The fleets do not exchange vessels because geographical limitations make mutual support almost impossible.

The navy, in conjunction with the army and air force,...

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