Do you know what is the question (s) your employer will ask about criminal record on a job application.

a)Do you have a criminal record? ie: convictions
b)Have you ever been charged with a felony?
c)Have you ever been arrested?

If a), does not apply to you. Without conviction, you are presumed innocent. Nothing to confess

Note: don't know Korea but most employers may not consider arrests without convictions or even ask about arrests in most cases. Also, employers usually cannot ask about juvenile criminal records.

For the future, I stronly suggest you have this arrest either sealed or expunged. Any criminal lawyer can answer any question and assist you.

Cheers!

Jack

Whether you declare your past or not is your choice. However, if an employer ask you, it's usually best to tell the truth. I suggest you talk to your present/future employer before seeking a new contract. Also, keep a copy of any communication regarding this so you have a copy of each message/letter you've sent and received, these could prove very useful to you just in case immigration or the local police ask. You were honest and told the truth from the beginning when asked.

As far as I know, pardons are only granted (in most cases) to anyone who has been convicted of an offence. No applicable to you. You're clean.

Enjoy korea

Jack