LG CNS, the IT services arm of South Korea’s LG Corp., is making its first foray into the U.S. public sector with smart city projects in New York and Georgia, testing its technological prowess in the competitive American market.
The Korean company will install electric vehicle chargers and a control system at Brooklyn Army Terminal under an agreement with New York City Economic Development Corporation. The system will include a mobile app for real-time monitoring of charger availability and energy usage, powered by LG CNS’s Cityhub Building platform.
In Hogansville, Georgia, the company will deploy smart poles throughout downtown areas and parks. These poles will be equipped with public Wi-Fi, AI-powered CCTV, environmental sensors, and emergency call buttons connected to local police – combining traditional street lighting with advanced IoT technology.
LG CNS plans to expand its Georgia operations to nearby LaGrange and West Point, according to the company. These U.S. contracts follow the firm’s involvement in Korea’s Sejong and Busan Eco Delta smart city projects, valued at approximately 3.2 trillion won ($2.3 billion) and 5.4 trillion won ($3.9 billion) respectively.
Both projects showcase LG CNS’s strategy to leverage its expertise in digital transformation and sustainable infrastructure as it seeks growth opportunities abroad. The company previously provided design consulting for Indonesia’s new capital city development, Nusantara.
The Brooklyn project is part of New York City’s Green Economy Action Plan, while the Georgia implementation represents the first U.S. municipality to adopt LG CNS’s smart pole technology.
