In 1945, there were 5 recorded legal changes made affecting LGBT people. In the previous year, there were 5 changes made and in the following year. A total of 71 legal changes were made in the 1940s.
- August 18
- August 16Homosexual activity becomes legal.The date listed is the ratification of the Indonesian Constitution. Homosexuality is legal in Indonesia with the exception of Aceh and the city of Palembang .
- August 15Serving openly in military becomes illegal.Military officials used gay dating and social apps to prosecute same sex couples under article 92. They prosecuted several gay couples. Ruled illegal by military court in 2010. legalization pending.
- Serving openly in military becomes illegal.Article 92 of the South Korean Military Code provides punishment for gay men in the South Korean Military including dishonorable discharge.
- May 5Homosexual activity becomes legal.