Abstract
Smart cities are being actively adopted in major cities to address urban issues and secure growth drivers for the Fourth Industrial Revolution. However, former research had focused on the technological aspects of smart cities or discussions related to user perceptions, lacking comprehensive discussions that consider socio-cultural and institutional characteristics. This study aims to analyze Smart Pole as one of the most crucial infrastructures in smart cities, to identify key factors for successful adoption and utilization, and to explore strategic approaches. To this purpose, we employed a Socio-Technical Systems(STS) approach. We analyzed Seoul and Gangwon Province cases comparatively. As a result, this study confirmed the need for a systematic strategy that integrates urban characteristics, citizens' cultural background, and demand to install Smart Poles appropriate to the urban environment. This study contributes by expanding STS theory and confirming the significance of considering socio-cultural contexts in establishing strategies for the adoption of new ICT infrastructures such as Smart Pole.
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