# Korean Firms Pursue Los Angeles Olympic Subcontracts

Los Angeles has more than $20 billion in regional transit projects underway ahead of the 2028 Olympic Games, but most major Olympics-related contracts have already been awarded. For Korean firms and other suppliers, the remaining opportunity is concentrated in subcontracting and specialized supply—such as logistics, temporary facilities, modular construction, digital twins, and grid equipment—while localization and Buy America requirements affect market entry. KOTRA is holding an online market-entry briefing on October 28, 2026.

- The regional 28 by 28 transit program had 17 of 28 projects still in progress as of June 2026, creating an active infrastructure market alongside LA28-related procurement.
- Companies should focus on subcontracting and niche scopes rather than assume major prime contracts remain available; potential areas also include food and beverage, cleaning and waste management, and security support.
- Korean suppliers should account for localization and Buy America requirements when assessing bids and subcontracting routes. The KOTRA briefing is scheduled for October 28, 2026.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Construction & Infrastructure, Transportation
**Topics:** Physical Infrastructure, Digital Infrastructure
**Published:** October 21, 2026

### Government Entities
- Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (LA Metro)
- Los Angeles Board of Public Works
- Korea Trade-Investment Promotion Agency (KOTRA)
- Los Angeles 2028 Olympic organizing committee (LA28)

### Vendors
- Woojin Industrial Systems (Awardee)

### Sources
- [A No-Build Olympics? Korean Firms Eye $20 Billion LA Infrastructure Push - Seoul Economic Daily](https://en.sedaily.com/finance/2026/10/21/a-no-build-olympics-korean-firms-eye-20-billion-la) - Seoul Economic Daily