Update: Adding to the UK and China, LG has announced US availability for their new Curved OLED HDTV, which is the first of its kind to reach the US. LG’s 55-inch class model is going on sale starting today at select Best Buy locations. You will need $15,000.

Engadget has word that LG sent them the English press release regarding the new 55" Curved OLED TV which confirms pre-orders start today at more than 1,400 retail locations with a price of 15 million Korean won ($13,500), a healthy bump over the standard version's $10K MSRP. Release dates and pricing for non-Korean markets are coming "in the months ahead," check after the break to read all the details first hand.

For more check out Curved OLED TVs to hit the UK later this year.