Apple just released a press release that confirms that the new iPad will launch in 12 additional countries this Friday, April 20. The press release also confirmed that Apple will launch the new iPad in 9 more international counties on April 27.

In addition to South Korea, the new iPad also will be available beginning on Friday, April 20 in Brunei, Croatia, Cyprus, Dominican Republic, El Salvador, Guatemala, Malaysia, Panama, St Maarten, Uruguay and Venezuela. Beginning on Friday, April 27, the new iPad will be available in Colombia, Estonia, India, Israel, Latvia, Lithuania, Montenegro, South Africa and Thailand.

Read the full press release after the break. » The New iPad Will Launch In 12 More Countries This Friday, 9 More On April 27