The name "Bukhansan" means "mountain north of Han River", referring to the fact that it is the northern border of the city.

[3] During the Joseon era, the peaks marked the extreme northern boundary of Seoul.

Apart from Bukhansan, there are seven other mountains including Dobongsan and Suraksan that are over 600 metres high within the city.

The head of the Gangbuk-gu District Office in Seoul is leading a petition to have the central government change the name back to the original.

[6] Daum webtoon manhwa PEAK by author Hong Sun-soo and artist Im Gak-hyuck is a fictional work based on the mountain rescue team working in this mountain.