{"id":1101,"date":"2026-06-03T11:00:15","date_gmt":"2026-06-03T02:00:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thesaeron.kr\/?p=1101"},"modified":"2026-06-03T11:00:17","modified_gmt":"2026-06-03T02:00:17","slug":"arthritis-stem-cells-an-honest-breakdown-from-an-advanced-regenerative-medicine-facility","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thesaeron.kr\/cn\/2026\/06\/03\/arthritis-stem-cells-an-honest-breakdown-from-an-advanced-regenerative-medicine-facility\/","title":{"rendered":"Arthritis Stem Cells? 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}\n.tc-internal-links a::before { content:'\u2192'; color:var(--hc-accent); font-weight:700; }\n.hc-disclaimer { margin-top:32px; font-size:12px; color:var(--hc-text-faint); line-height:1.7; border-top:1px solid var(--hc-border-base); padding-top:20px; word-break:keep-all; }\n@media all and (max-width:768px) {\n  .hc-meta-card { grid-template-columns:1fr; }\n  .hc-meta-card__item { padding:0 0 12px 0 !important; border-right:0; border-bottom:1px solid var(--hc-border-soft); }\n  .hc-meta-card__item:last-child { border-bottom:0; padding-bottom:0 !important; }\n  .hc-single-title { font-size:26px; }\n  .hc-lede { font-size:15px; }\n  .hc-single-content h2 { font-size:20px; }\n  .tc-stats { grid-template-columns:1fr; }\n}\n<\/style>\n\n<div class=\"hc-single\">\n\n  <p class=\"hc-lede\">\n    Hello. I&#8217;m <strong>Dr. Joo Yong-min, director of Saeron Clinic<\/strong>, an Advanced Regenerative Medicine facility.\n    Meeting patients with knee arthritis in my consultation room, I often hear similar things.\n    <em>&#8220;When I went to the hospital, all they said was to have surgery\u2014isn&#8217;t there any other way?&#8221;<\/em>\n    The number of people looking into arthritis stem cell treatment because surgery feels like too much has risen sharply.\n    Today, I&#8217;ll explain what stem cell treatment actually is \u2014 <strong>honestly telling you what you can expect, and what you should not expect.<\/strong>\n  <\/p>\n\n  <div class=\"hc-meta-card\">\n    <div class=\"hc-meta-card__item\">\n      <span class=\"hc-meta-card__icon\">\u270d\ufe0f<\/span>\n      <div class=\"hc-meta-card__body\">\n        <span class=\"hc-meta-card__label\">Author<\/span>\n        <span class=\"hc-meta-card__value\">Dr. Joo Yong-min<\/span>\n        <span class=\"hc-meta-card__sub\">Emergency Medicine Specialist \u00b7 Principal Investigator, Regenerative Medicine<\/span>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"hc-meta-card__item\">\n      <span class=\"hc-meta-card__icon\">\ud83c\udfe5<\/span>\n      <div class=\"hc-meta-card__body\">\n        <span class=\"hc-meta-card__label\">Clinic<\/span>\n        <span class=\"hc-meta-card__value\">Saeron Clinic<\/span>\n        <span class=\"hc-meta-card__sub\">Advanced Regenerative Medicine Facility designated by the Ministry of Health and Welfare<\/span>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"hc-meta-card__item\">\n      <span class=\"hc-meta-card__icon\">\u23f1\ufe0f<\/span>\n      <div class=\"hc-meta-card__body\">\n        <span class=\"hc-meta-card__label\">Read<\/span>\n        <span class=\"hc-meta-card__value\">About 6 min<\/span>\n        <span class=\"hc-meta-card__sub\">An honest breakdown of arthritis stem cells<\/span>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div class=\"hc-key-answer\">\n    <p><strong>Arthritis stem cell treatment centers on two options\u2014BMAC harvested from bone marrow and SVF extracted from fat<\/strong>\u2014with PRP combined when needed. Let me be honest: <strong>cartilage does not fully regenerate the way it would in someone in their 20s.<\/strong> Because cartilage is a tissue without blood vessels, complete natural regeneration is itself difficult. The goal of stem cell treatment is not &#8220;restoration&#8221; but &#8220;reinforcement&#8221;\u2014reducing inflammation at the damaged site, lowering pain, and maintaining joint function. Effects appear at the 3\u20136 month mark.<\/p>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div class=\"hc-tldr\">\n    <div class=\"hc-tldr-title\">The Bottom Line at a Glance<\/div>\n    <ul class=\"hc-tldr-list\">\n      <li>Arthritis stem cells center on two options\u2014<strong>bone marrow (BMAC) + fat (SVF)<\/strong>\u2014with PRP combined when needed.<\/li>\n      <li>BMAC was <strong>designated a New Health Technology<\/strong> in 2023, and SVF, with its high concentration of mesenchymal stem cells, is advantageous for older patients.<\/li>\n      <li><strong>Complete cartilage regeneration is difficult.<\/strong> The goal is not &#8220;restoration&#8221; but &#8220;reinforcement&#8221;\u2014reducing inflammation, relieving pain, maintaining function.<\/li>\n      <li>Effects appear at <strong>3\u20136 months.<\/strong> It is not a procedure that makes pain disappear instantly. If you need fast relief, a different treatment may be a better fit.<\/li>\n      <li>Stem cells are highly sensitive to temperature and contamination \u2014 it&#8217;s essential to confirm whether the clinic is an Advanced Regenerative Medicine facility equipped with a <strong>sterile environment and dedicated equipment.<\/strong><\/li>\n    <\/ul>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <figure class=\"tc-figure\">\n    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/\uad00\uc808\uc5fc-\uc904\uae30\uc138\ud3ec-01.jpg\" alt=\"Arthritis stem cell treatment \u2014 Saeron Clinic\">\n    <figcaption>For arthritis stem cells, designing the combination of bone marrow, fat, and PRP is key. It&#8217;s not a single procedure but a patient-tailored package.<\/figcaption>\n  <\/figure>\n\n  <div class=\"hc-single-content\">\n\n    <h2>Where are stem cells drawn from? \u2014 Bone marrow vs. fat<\/h2>\n\n    <p>Arthritis stem cell treatment has, broadly, <strong>two harvest routes<\/strong>: a method that harvests from bone marrow and a method that extracts from fat.<\/p>\n\n    <h3>Bone marrow method (BMAC)<\/h3>\n    <p>Bone marrow is harvested from the pelvic bone (iliac crest), centrifuged, and then injected into the knee joint. Beyond stem cells, it&#8217;s a combination package that <strong>also includes growth factors and immunomodulatory cells.<\/strong> It was designated a <em>New Health Technology by the Ministry of Health and Welfare in 2023.<\/em><\/p>\n\n    <h3>Fat method (SVF)<\/h3>\n    <p>It&#8217;s extracted from abdominal fat. In terms of concentration, it is often more advantageous than bone marrow. That&#8217;s because <em>as you age, the stem cell concentration in bone marrow decreases, whereas fat tends to retain its density relatively well.<\/em> For this reason, there are <strong>cases where the fat method is more suitable for older patients.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n    <p>Rather than one being unconditionally better, it&#8217;s right to decide by looking together at the patient&#8217;s age, the stage of arthritis progression, and overall systemic condition.<\/p>\n\n    <table>\n      <thead>\n        <tr><th>Category<\/th><th>Bone marrow (BMAC)<\/th><th>Fat (SVF)<\/th><\/tr>\n      <\/thead>\n      <tbody>\n        <tr><td>Harvest site<\/td><td>Pelvic bone (iliac crest)<\/td><td>Abdominal fat<\/td><\/tr>\n        <tr><td>Stem cell concentration<\/td><td>Relatively low, decreases with age<\/td><td>100\u20131,000\u00d7 that of bone marrow, less affected by age<\/td><\/tr>\n        <tr><td>Components included<\/td><td>Mesenchymal stem cells + immunomodulation + growth factors<\/td><td>Mesenchymal stem cells + immunomodulatory cells (high concentration)<\/td><\/tr>\n        <tr><td>Certification<\/td><td>2023 New Health Technology designation<\/td><td>Clinical use at Advanced Regenerative Medicine facilities<\/td><\/tr>\n        <tr><td>Suitable cases<\/td><td>Intermediate stage, balance of anti-inflammation and regeneration<\/td><td>Older age, cases needing regenerative potential<\/td><\/tr>\n      <\/tbody>\n    <\/table>\n\n    <h3>PRP combination \u2014 fertilizer for the stem cells<\/h3>\n    <p>After examination, depending on the case, treatment may also <strong>combine PRP.<\/strong> A PRP (Platelet-Rich Plasma) injection is a method in which the patient&#8217;s own blood is drawn, only the platelets are concentrated with a centrifuge, and then injected into the knee. It <em>acts as a promoter that controls inflammation and maximizes the tissue&#8217;s natural healing capacity.<\/em><\/p>\n\n    <blockquote><p>If the knee&#8217;s degeneration has entered an intermediate stage, I sometimes recommend a <strong>combination treatment that creates synergy by sowing the seed of stem cells while also spreading the fertilizer of PRP.<\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n    <figure class=\"tc-figure\">\n      <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/\uad00\uc808\uc5fc-\uc904\uae30\uc138\ud3ec-02.png\" alt=\"Stem cell + PRP combination treatment \u2014 synergy effect\">\n      <figcaption>Stem cells (seed) + PRP (fertilizer) combination \u2014 the effect often appears longer and stronger than either alone.<\/figcaption>\n    <\/figure>\n\n    <h2>Does cartilage fully regenerate?<\/h2>\n\n    <p>I&#8217;ll tell you this part precisely. <strong>It&#8217;s difficult to say it returns to complete cartilage like in your 20s.<\/strong> Because cartilage is a tissue without blood vessels, complete natural regeneration is inherently difficult to begin with.<\/p>\n\n    <span class=\"tc-bold-quote\">The goal of stem cell treatment is not restoration but reinforcement.<\/span>\n\n    <p>It reduces inflammation at the damaged site and creates an environment for cartilage regeneration, thereby <strong>lowering pain and maintaining joint function.<\/strong> In practice, changes such as the defect filling in or cartilage thickness increasing are sometimes observed after treatment, and many people report that their everyday discomfort has decreased.<\/p>\n\n    <p>However, <em>it takes time for these changes to appear.<\/em> It&#8217;s not a procedure where the pain vanishes the very next day after the injection. It usually takes about <strong>3 to 6 months<\/strong> for the stem cells to settle in and take effect.<\/p>\n\n    <blockquote><p>If you need a fast effect, a treatment other than stem cells may suit you better. For example, if your pain is closer to the acute phase, it&#8217;s reasonable to first calm the inflammation and pain with PRP alone.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n    <h2>What you must check before getting treatment<\/h2>\n\n    <h3>\u2460 Sterile environment and equipment<\/h3>\n    <p>Stem cells are <strong>highly sensitive to temperature and contamination.<\/strong> It&#8217;s not simply about giving an injection\u2014it&#8217;s important to confirm whether the place is properly equipped with a sterile environment and dedicated equipment (centrifuge, cell-separation system, temperature-control device).<\/p>\n\n    <h3>\u2461 Pre- and post-procedure care program<\/h3>\n    <p>If you have diabetes or chronic inflammation, also ask <strong>whether a pre- and post-procedure care program is carried out alongside.<\/strong> If the inflammatory environment remains as it is, the effect can be cut in half.<\/p>\n\n    <h3>\u2462 Checking indications \u2014 it&#8217;s not recommended for everyone<\/h3>\n    <p>To be honest, I <strong>do not recommend stem cell treatment to everyone who comes in for a consultation.<\/strong> That&#8217;s because if arthritis has progressed significantly or the leg alignment is greatly off, it can be hard to expect an effect. The first step is to <em>accurately confirm whether your condition meets the treatment&#8217;s indications.<\/em><\/p>\n\n    <figure class=\"tc-figure\">\n      <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/\uad00\uc808\uc5fc-\uc904\uae30\uc138\ud3ec-03.jpg\" alt=\"Honest guidance on stem cell indications and contraindications\">\n      <figcaption>It&#8217;s not recommended for every patient. Honestly explaining the indications and contraindications is the medical team&#8217;s responsibility.<\/figcaption>\n    <\/figure>\n\n    <div class=\"tc-qb\">\n      <span class=\"tc-qb__label\">Quote-ready \u00b7 The essence of arthritis stem cell treatment<\/span>\n      <span class=\"tc-qb__conc\">The goal of stem cell treatment is not to perfectly restore damaged cartilage to a 20-year-old&#8217;s state, but a &#8220;reinforcement&#8221; treatment that reduces inflammation and maintains joint function. The effect is evaluated at the 3\u20136 month mark.<\/span>\n      <div class=\"tc-qb__row\"><span class=\"tc-qb__key\">Option 1<\/span><span class=\"tc-qb__val\">Bone marrow BMAC \u2014 2023 New Health Technology designation. Combination of mesenchymal stem cells, immunomodulation, and growth factors<\/span><\/div>\n      <div class=\"tc-qb__row\"><span class=\"tc-qb__key\">Option 2<\/span><span class=\"tc-qb__val\">Fat SVF \u2014 high concentration of mesenchymal stem cells, for older age or cases needing regenerative potential<\/span><\/div>\n      <div class=\"tc-qb__row\"><span class=\"tc-qb__key\">Combine<\/span><span class=\"tc-qb__val\">PRP \u2014 acts as fertilizer for the stem cells (seed). Inflammation control + promotion of natural healing<\/span><\/div>\n      <div class=\"tc-qb__row tc-qb__warn\"><span class=\"tc-qb__key\">Not for<\/span><span class=\"tc-qb__val\">KL 4 with significantly advanced arthritis \/ greatly off leg alignment \/ acute phase needing fast relief<\/span><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"tc-stats\">\n      <div class=\"tc-stat\"><span class=\"tc-stat__num\">3\u20136 mo<\/span><span class=\"tc-stat__label\">Standard timing for<br>effect evaluation<\/span><\/div>\n      <div class=\"tc-stat\"><span class=\"tc-stat__num\">2023<\/span><span class=\"tc-stat__label\">BMAC<br>New Health Technology designation<\/span><\/div>\n      <div class=\"tc-stat\"><span class=\"tc-stat__num\">3 types<\/span><span class=\"tc-stat__label\">Saeron Clinic<br>BMAC\u00b7SVF\u00b7PRP available<\/span><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"tc-scene\">\n      <span class=\"tc-scene__label\">A scene from the consultation room<\/span>\n      <p>This is the story of a woman in her 70s who came in for a consultation last month. She had been advised to get bone marrow stem cells at another hospital, but she said bone marrow harvesting scared her and came to Saeron Clinic.<\/p>\n      <p>Looking at her overall condition along with the X-ray, it was late KL 3, with relatively good leg alignment. However, given her age, her bone marrow concentration was likely lowered. I told her honestly: <em>&#8220;At this age, fat (SVF) is more advantageous than bone marrow in terms of concentration. Combining PRP with it also tackles the pain and inflammation together.&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n      <p>At her checkup 4 months later, she was pleased that her walking distance had increased. <strong>The most important thing is to decide with enough information before receiving treatment.<\/strong><\/p>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"tc-ck\">\n      <div class=\"tc-ck__title\">Checklist before arthritis stem cell treatment<\/div>\n      <div class=\"tc-ck__phase\">\n        <span class=\"tc-ck__phase-label\">Clinic check<\/span>\n        <label class=\"tc-ck__item\"><input type=\"checkbox\"> Confirm certification as an Advanced Regenerative Medicine facility designated by the Ministry of Health and Welfare<\/label>\n        <label class=\"tc-ck__item\"><input type=\"checkbox\"> Whether it can handle all three\u2014bone marrow, fat, and PRP (ability to design combinations)<\/label>\n        <label class=\"tc-ck__item\"><input type=\"checkbox\"> Has a sterile environment and dedicated centrifuge and cell-separation equipment<\/label>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"tc-ck__phase\">\n        <span class=\"tc-ck__phase-label\">Personal condition<\/span>\n        <label class=\"tc-ck__item\"><input type=\"checkbox\"> Confirm KL grade via X-ray \u2014 whether it&#8217;s within the indicated range<\/label>\n        <label class=\"tc-ck__item\"><input type=\"checkbox\"> Leg alignment assessment \u2014 no severe deformity<\/label>\n        <label class=\"tc-ck__item\"><input type=\"checkbox\"> Check for comorbidities such as diabetes and chronic inflammation<\/label>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"tc-ck__phase\">\n        <span class=\"tc-ck__phase-label\">Aligning expectations<\/span>\n        <label class=\"tc-ck__item\"><input type=\"checkbox\"> Understand that it&#8217;s &#8220;reinforcement \/ buying time,&#8221; not &#8220;complete cartilage regeneration&#8221;<\/label>\n        <label class=\"tc-ck__item\"><input type=\"checkbox\"> Willing to wait until the 3\u20136 month effect-evaluation point<\/label>\n        <label class=\"tc-ck__item\"><input type=\"checkbox\"> Carry out rehab, weight management, and lifestyle improvements alongside the procedure<\/label>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div class=\"tc-faq\">\n    <span class=\"tc-faq__label\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/span>\n\n    <details>\n      <summary>Does bone marrow harvesting hurt a lot?<\/summary>\n      <div class=\"tc-faq__answer\">\n        It&#8217;s done by aspirating a small amount from the pelvic bone (iliac crest) under local anesthesia, so the procedure itself is short and recovery tends to be quick. There may be a brief soreness right after the procedure, but it doesn&#8217;t significantly interfere with returning to daily life. For those who are very fearful, we consider the fat (SVF) method as an alternative.\n      <\/div>\n    <\/details>\n\n    <details>\n      <summary>If I get it once, does the effect last for life?<\/summary>\n      <div class=\"tc-faq__answer\">\n        No. Because stem cell treatment is &#8220;reinforcement,&#8221; not &#8220;restoration,&#8221; the duration of the effect varies depending on joint use, weight, and whether you do rehab. Generally, you can expect a reinforcing effect for about 1\u20132 years, and depending on the stage of progression, we consider a repeat procedure or moving on to the next step (transplant, artificial joint). Above all, the effect lasts longer only when rehab and weight management go together with the procedure.\n      <\/div>\n    <\/details>\n\n    <details>\n      <summary>Do I have to get both stem cells and PRP?<\/summary>\n      <div class=\"tc-faq__answer\">\n        Not necessarily. It depends on the patient&#8217;s condition. For early stages or pain-focused cases, PRP alone may be enough, and from the intermediate stage onward, combining stem cells (BMAC or SVF) + PRP is often more effective. In the consultation room, we decide on the combination by looking together at the X-ray, pain pattern, age, and activity level.\n      <\/div>\n    <\/details>\n\n    <details>\n      <summary>If I&#8217;m not a candidate, what treatment is right for me?<\/summary>\n      <div class=\"tc-faq__answer\">\n        With KL grade 4 advanced arthritis or severe leg alignment deformity, it&#8217;s hard to expect an effect from stem cells alone. In that case, we consider an osteotomy (correction of bow legs) or artificial joint surgery. At Saeron Clinic, after reviewing your imaging and overall condition, if stem cells would be difficult we honestly guide you toward another direction.\n      <\/div>\n    <\/details>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div class=\"hc-glossary\">\n    <span class=\"hc-glossary-label\">Glossary<\/span>\n\n    <div class=\"hc-glossary-item\">\n      <div class=\"hc-glossary-term\">New Health Technology (Innovative Medical Technology)<\/div>\n      <div class=\"hc-glossary-row\"><span class=\"hc-glossary-row-label\">Definition<\/span><span class=\"hc-glossary-row-text\">A medical technology whose clinical effectiveness and safety have been recognized by the Ministry of Health and Welfare after evaluation by the National Evidence-based Healthcare Collaborating Agency (NECA). Intra-articular knee injection using BMAC was designated a New Health Technology in 2023.<\/span><\/div>\n      <div class=\"hc-glossary-row hc-glossary-easy-row\"><span class=\"hc-glossary-row-label\">In plain terms<\/span><span class=\"hc-glossary-row-text\">&#8220;A new medical technology whose effectiveness and safety the state has recognized&#8221; \u2014 meaning it has been recognized as a formal medical practice.<\/span><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"hc-glossary-item\">\n      <div class=\"hc-glossary-term\">PRP (Platelet-Rich Plasma)<\/div>\n      <div class=\"hc-glossary-row\"><span class=\"hc-glossary-row-label\">Definition<\/span><span class=\"hc-glossary-row-text\">Platelet-Rich Plasma. An injectable made by concentrating platelets from your own blood; it contains various growth factors (PDGF, VEGF, TGF-\u03b2, etc.) and serves to control inflammation and promote tissue healing.<\/span><\/div>\n      <div class=\"hc-glossary-row hc-glossary-easy-row\"><span class=\"hc-glossary-row-label\">In plain terms<\/span><span class=\"hc-glossary-row-text\">&#8220;Fertilizer for stem cell treatment&#8221; \u2014 it prepares the environment so the seed (stem cells) grows well.<\/span><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"hc-glossary-item\">\n      <div class=\"hc-glossary-term\">Mesenchymal Stem Cell (MSC)<\/div>\n      <div class=\"hc-glossary-row\"><span class=\"hc-glossary-row-label\">Definition<\/span><span class=\"hc-glossary-row-text\">Mesenchymal Stem Cell. A multipotent stem cell that can differentiate into cartilage, bone, fat, muscle, and more. It secretes beneficial factors (cytokines, growth factors) into damaged tissue to create a regenerative environment.<\/span><\/div>\n      <div class=\"hc-glossary-row hc-glossary-easy-row\"><span class=\"hc-glossary-row-label\">In plain terms<\/span><span class=\"hc-glossary-row-text\">&#8220;The key cell for joint recovery&#8221; \u2014 present in fat in tens to hundreds of times the amount found in bone marrow.<\/span><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div class=\"tc-internal-links\">\n    <span class=\"tc-internal-links__label\">Recommended reads<\/span>\n    <ul>\n      <li><a href=\"\/blog\/p057-\ubb34\ub98e-\uc904\uae30\uc138\ud3ec-\uc218\uc220\/\">Knee stem cell surgery vs. artificial joint? 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Results may vary depending on an individual&#8217;s constitution and health condition, so please decide on treatment through thorough consultation with medical staff.<br><br>\n    At Saeron Clinic, the chief director (Dr. Joo Yong-min) personally handles everything from consultation to treatment, the procedure, and follow-up care, and the clinic operates on a 100% appointment-only basis to provide individualized care for each and every patient. The number of patients seen per day is limited, so we appreciate your understanding.<br><br>\n    <strong>Directions<\/strong> \u2014 Saeron Clinic \u00b7 5F, Sanggye Building, 1077 Jungang-daero, Yeonje-gu, Busan \u00b7 051-710-1616\n  <\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Hello. I&#8217;m Dr. Joo Yong-min, director of Saeron Clinic, an Advanced Regenerative Medicine facility. Meeting patients with knee arthritis in my consultation room, I often hear similar things. &#8220;When I went to the hospital, all they said was to have surgery\u2014isn&#8217;t there any other way?&#8221; The number of people looking into arthritis stem cell treatment [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-1101","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-1"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/thesaeron.kr\/cn\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1101","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/thesaeron.kr\/cn\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/thesaeron.kr\/cn\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/thesaeron.kr\/cn\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/thesaeron.kr\/cn\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1101"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/thesaeron.kr\/cn\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1101\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1102,"href":"https:\/\/thesaeron.kr\/cn\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1101\/revisions\/1102"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/thesaeron.kr\/cn\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1101"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/thesaeron.kr\/cn\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1101"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/thesaeron.kr\/cn\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1101"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}