Cucumber Kimchi (Oie Sobaegi)

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4 Kirby (pickling) cucumbers (about 1 pound)

3 tablespoons coarse salt

1 small onion, finely chopped

10 Chinese chives, cut in 1-inch pieces

3 scallions, finely chopped

1/4 cup finely-minced carrot

3 tablespoons salted baby shrimp (saewoo jut), chopped

2 tablespoons hot red chili powder

2 tablespoons hot water

2 teaspoons very finely-minced garlic

1 teaspoon finely-minced ginger