South Korean AI transformation specialist LG CNS has signed its first contract with a US government agency to build smart city infrastructure. Under the agreement, LG CNS will install smart poles and an integrated control system in Hogansville, Georgia. The project will begin with the installation of smart poles and related infrastructure in central Hogansville and city parks.

Each pole will be equipped with features such as lighting control, public Wi-Fi, CCTV, and environmental sensors. These capabilities will support real-time monitoring of traffic conditions, public safety, and urban data collection.

The control system managing these poles will be operated through LG CNS’s proprietary smart city platform, Cityhub Building.

In addition to core IoT features, LG CNS will install electric vehicle chargers, digital signage, and emergency call buttons to the smart poles. These buttons will be connected to emergency services like the local police to enable first responders to act quickly in critical situations.

LG CNS plans to build on the project by expanding its smart city initiatives to nearby cities in Georgia, including LaGrange and West Point.

Among other projects, LG CNS has provided design consulting for a major smart city development in Indonesia called Nusantara, which is planned to become Indonesia’s new capital.

LG CNS is taking part in two large-scale pilot projects in Korea, including Sejong Smart City, valued at approximately 3.2 trillion Korean won, and the Busan Eco Delta Smart City, valued at around 5.4 trillion won. Both projects are being carried out through consortia.

“Smart infrastructure is essential to accelerating city development, improving operational efficiency, strengthening public safety, and enhancing the daily lives of residents,” said Shin-Gyoon Hyun, CEO of LG CNS. “LG CNS will work closely with the City of Hogansville, drawing on our proven smart city experience in Korea and across the Asia-Pacific region, to help build a more sustainable and liveable urban environment.”